New primaries will take place Tuesday. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, states are urging other voting methods to circumvent the challenges posed by the virus.
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.
Elections officials scramble for options as coronavirus worries mount
Preventive measures against coronavirus come handy in 2020 elections, even vote-by-mail. But election officials are thinking of other strategies.
Government guidelines to prevent nationwide cyber catastrophe
The U.S. Government’s recent report on countering cyber threats offers a bleak picture of what could happen if critical systems were brought down.
Interview: Electoral Administration in Broward County in Florida
Broward County in Florida has vote counting challenges. Finding a Broward Supervisor of Elections who can bring back confidence has also been difficult.
Focus on election security hurting voter accessibility
Russian interference in 2016 explains the focus on election security ahead of 2020. But disability groups are saying this is hurting voter accessibility.
$10 million plan by Trump and RNC to battle Dems on voting lawsuits
Democrats say they want to ease the voting process while Republicans say they are fighting fraud. Trump and the RNC are putting millions in lawsuits.
Americans Share Their Struggles to Vote
The voting rights act was passed in 1965. It gives all Americans the right to vote. But this has not been the case. Americans are sharing their experience.
How States Are Battling Over Who Gets to Vote in the 2020 Elections
77,744 ballots in three states gave the White House to Donald Trump so states are fighting over rules that determine if millions of Americans get to vote.
19 African American women who fought for voting rights
African Americans were granted voting rights only after a long and bitter struggle. Several African American women were pivotal to this exemplary struggle.
DHS Plans Are Urgently Needed to Address Identified Challenges Before the 2020 Elections
GAO has made three recommendations on how the DHS’s CISA can help state and local officials safeguard the 2020 elections and address prior challenges.