Online voter registration rules and other changes make it easier to vote in Pennsylvania
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.
Connecticut to Ask Voters to Approve Absentee Voting
Voters in Connecticut could be asked to approve absentee voting if current proposal succeeds
Changes to Montana Election Law Possible
Montana election law to end same day voter registration along with other ballot access laws
Secretary of State Wants Minnesota Voting by Mail
Secretary of State Ritchie determined to increase voter participation in elections with Minnesota voting by mail plan
Call for Radical Election Reform in Illinois
New chairman of the Coalition for Equal Ballot Access calls for radical election reform in state of Illinois
NJ Early Voting Gets Civil Rights Icon’s Support
Civil rights icon and Democratic US Rep. John Lewis pushes for NJ early voting bill
Iowa’s Secretary of State is Anti-Election Crusader
Iowa’s Secretary of State Matt Schultz continues to champion crazy reduction of voter eligibility
Working Families Party Making Gains in Philadelphia
Leaders of the Working Families Party making gains and mulling contesting the Pennsylvania city-council at-large seat
Obama’s Voting Commission To Release Findings
Obama’s Voting Commission on Civil Rights to release findings of survey on voting across country
A Serious Case of Voter Fraud or Elderly Dementia?
Searches for serious case of voter fraud continue to turn up evidence of no wrongdoing