Automatic voter registration (AVR) has increased the average registration rates in every state where it’s been implemented.
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.
Florida House Advances Bill To Narrow Voting Rights For Felons
Whether felons completed time behind bars or probation should have their voting rights restored if they haven’t paid off all their financial obligations .
Tribes Denounce North Dakota ID Law in Congressional Hearing
Tribes denounce North Dakota identification law that led to poor access to discrimination by poll workers and unfair identification requirements.
Assemblyman’s Election Day Holiday Bill Moves Ahead In California
Under AB 177, state agencies and schools would be required to give their employees Election Day off from work, and schools would close, to help voters.
Lawsuit Win Means Improving California Voter Registration Opportunities
Civil rights groups prevailed in their lawsuit against Sec. of State Alex Padilla to expand voter registration opportunities to the physically challenged.
How Effective Is Voter Registration At Tax Time?
There are good reasons to believe voter registration at tax time would be an efficient and effective approach to increasing voter registration.
Podcast: The Ongoing Struggle for Civil Rights
Joyce Ladner was at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi in the 1950s and
New Research on Polling Place Lines and Dynamics
In 2016 a consortium of researchers from across U.S. participated in a large study of polling places lines and dynamics in the November general election.
The Elephant in the Room: Intentional Voter Suppression
Since its inception, the Roberts Court has acquiesced in—and at times even abetted—the attempts of many states to make it harder for Americans to vote.
Two Of Four EAC Commissioners Lack Security Clearances
Election Assistance Commission members have limited access to classified information. raising questions on how to communicate on election security threats.