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Voter Access articles on Democracy Chronicles
This section of DC focuses on voter access: a vitally important aspect of democracy concerned with ease of voting and the various barriers in the way. Voter ID, Compulsory Voting and Felon Voting are just some of the hot button issues highlighted here. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.
Death Threats Are Terrorizing Election Workers
Interviews and documents show that, election officials and their families face threats such as hanging, firing squads, bomb blasts.
Study Shows Strength, Weakness Of Tennessee Elections
A new report on Tennessee elections in an unusually difficult year highlights the state’s strengths as well as areas for development.
Iowa Enacts Second Voter Suppression Bill
On Tuesday night, Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed new restrictions on the establishment of satellite absentee voting stations in Iowa.
While States Restrict Voting, Illinois Would Expand Access
Amendments to voting laws adopted by Illinois in the last hours of the previous legislative sessions affirm or expand voter access.
Universal Mail Voting Passed Into Law In Nevada
Nevada has adopted universal mail voting. Election officials have to send out mail ballots to all registered voters before elections.
Accommodations For Candidates With Disabilities
Despite some progress, there are structural problems preventing disabled people from participating in the electoral process as a candidate.
An Election Reform Bill That Could Get GOP Support
Before time runs out, Democrats should devise a backup plan to introduce an electoral reform bill that could get GOP support.
Michigan’s Unusually Strict Ban On Voter Transportation
Unless a voter is physically unable to walk, the ban prohibits anyone from hiring transportation to transport others to polling places.
Surprise Bipartisan Reforms To Ease Voting In Kentucky
Democratic Gov. Andrew Beshear recently signed into law a surprise bipartisan voting expansion bill that passed the Kentucky House.