The U.S. elections information clearing house last week issued guidance to mitigate public health risk during voting due to the Coronavirus.
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.
Louisiana Postpones April Primary as 4 More States Prepare to Vote on Tuesday
Ohio, Florida, Illinois, Arizona, are next on the primary calendar. Election officials in these states are taking extra precautions but predict a safe vote.
States urge alternative voting methods ahead of Tuesday primaries
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.
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.