The voting rights settlement between San Juan County and Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission will likely be extended into 2024.
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.
Assessing the Impact of Absentee Voting on Turnout in 2020
Absentee voting had significant impact on voter turnout in the 2020 general elections but much is not known about this impact.
Next Front in Redistricting Wars Will be Whom to Count
There literally is a “redistricting war” in the U.S will all sorts of fronts. The next front is expected to be who will be counted as voter.
Reforming New York’s Local and State Boards of Elections
New York’s poorly run elections are a perennial issue across the state. Therefore, there is a need for reform of election boards in the state.
Extreme Voting Bills Would Be Devastating for Voting Rights in Georgia
Georgia’s reaction to 2020 election marred by Trump’s false fraud claims has been to tighten voting rights but this is not good for Georgia.
Washington to Restore Voting Rights to People on Probation and Parole
Washington State House voted to restore voting rights to thousands with past criminal convictions who are on probation and parole.
Bill Would Require Your Fingerprints to Vote in Tennessee
Two Tennessee lawmakers filed bill to allow state and local election commissions to use fingerprints to verify voter identity at polls.
High-Profile Politicians Support Noncitizen Voting For NYC
Prominent politicians in New York are pushing the City Council to revisit a bill that would give noncitizen immigrants right to vote.
GOP targets ballot initiatives after progressive wins
Republican-led legislatures are advancing bills that would make it more difficult to pass citizen-initiated ballot measures.
Arizona Leads the Country with Voter Suppression Bills
GOP-led Arizona has tabled 19 bills, the most in the country, that would override the will of voters and place restrictions on votes.