New York early voting makes headway after Sandy related troubles show need for flexibility
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.
What is the Impact of Voting Rights Act Today?
The Voting Rights Act today shows the job of the Civil Rights Era still only half-done at best
What is the Impact of Low Voter Turnout?
Low voter turnout, especially for local elections, is a crisis for American democracy
Making it Easier to Obtain Texas Voter ID
Just to obtain Texas voter ID is creating critical election bottleneck in state and around country
Texas Passes Restrictive “Ballot-Harvesting” Law
New ballot-harvesting bill to prevent voter fraud stirs partisan tensions in the Lone Star State
Illinois Voting Centers Allow Easier Access
Illinois voting centers are designed to allow out of town voters to cast ballots without much hassle or time wasting
Report Highlights Ups and Downs of 2013 Voting Laws
Report looks at which states have passed voting laws that restrict voter access this year
Florida Election Reform Proposals Strongly Criticized
Florida election reform towards limiting access is no cure to state’s longterm voting troubles
Florida Bill Limits Assistance At The Polls
Pending bill has election activists worried for disabled and Spanish-speaking voters as assistance at the polls might not exists for next vote
Ballot Access Forum to Hear from Chris Dodd
Former Senator Chris Dodd to speak at forum at increasing ballot access forum of experts