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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.

Enfranchising Voters In Washington State Jails Face Local Pushback

January 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Enfranchising Voters In Washington State Jails Face Local Pushback

Washington State…allocated $2.5 million for grants to counties wishing to ease ballot access to a group of people who are eligible to vote.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Felon Voting, Voter Access

Supreme Court May Mull New Change To The Voting Rights Act

January 20, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Supreme Court May Mull New Change To The Voting Rights Act

If those seeking a narrowing of the VRA are successful, it would significantly diminish the use of the law to challenge ballot regulations.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Supreme Court, Voter Access, Voting Rights Act

Momentum Gathers To Improve 2030 Census

January 20, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Momentum Gathers To Improve 2030 Census

The Census Bureau has begun to prepare for next decennial count. As part of preparations, the bureau invited public comments.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Redistricting, Voter Access

GOP Action On Mail Ballot Timelines Angers Military Families

January 20, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

GOP Action On Mail Ballot Timelines Angers Military Families

Ohio’s restrictive new election law…shortens window for mailed ballots despite no evidence that the extended timeline has led to fraud.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, Military Voting, Voter Access

Officials Urged To Modernize New York’s Election Systems

January 12, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Officials Urged To Modernize New York’s Election Systems

One of the initiatives New York officials are concentrating on is making it simpler to register to cast an absentee ballot.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, New York City and State Elections, Voter Access

Oregon Teen’s Activism Could Lead To Lower Voting Age

January 12, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Oregon Bill Easing Definition Of A Qualified Party Passes

A 15-year-old’s political activism could result in Oregon legislators considering giving 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Voter Access, Voting Age, Youth Voting Rights

Ohio Voters Will Need Photo ID For In-Person Voting

January 12, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Ohio Voters Will Need Photo ID For In-Person Voting

Ohio – Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday signed a bill that will require Ohio voters to show a photo ID when voting in person…

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Voter Access, Voter ID

Voter ID, Partisan Gerrymandering Struck Down In NC Rulings 

December 22, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Voter ID, Partisan Gerrymandering Struck Down In NC Rulings 

The North Carolina Supreme Court issued two important rulings in voting rights cases Friday, on gerrymandering and voter ID.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Redistricting, Voter Access, Voter ID

Georgia’s Racial Turnout Gap Grew In 2022

December 22, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Georgia’s Racial Turnout Gap Grew In 2022

Despite high voter turnout in last month’s election, the racial turnout gap was larger than any point in the past decade.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access, Voter Turnout, Voting Rights Act

Could Australia-Style Voting Help In The US?

November 9, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Next House Majority Could Be Decided In The Courts

This week’s turnout for the US congressional elections could be a record, although it will still fall below many other countries.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Australia, Voter Access, Voter Turnout

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Montana Defeats Restrictive Third Party Access Bill (4/29/2023) - Lawmakers stymied an attempted revival of legislation that would raise the signature threshold for third-party…
Voters With Disabilities Often Overlooked In Voting Battles Voters With Disabilities Often Overlooked In Voting Battles (4/5/2023) - A lawsuit has been filed in Chicago alleging that the city's Board of Elections discriminates…
Setbacks Dog Push To Tighten College Campus Voting Laws Setbacks Dog Push To Tighten College Campus Voting Laws (4/5/2023) - Party officials nationwide are increasing voting barriers for young, mostly Democratic voters, following their surging…
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New Mexico Is Making It Easier To Vote New Mexico Is Making It Easier To Vote (3/15/2023) - New Mexico's legislature has restored voting rights to those on probation, improve access for Native…
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