Concerns over voting rights in Texas as governor takes direct aim at elections citing “integrity” despite no evidence for fraud in last election.
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.
Republican Efforts to Restrict Voting Risk Backfiring on Party
Republican lawmakers in battleground states are rushing to enact stricter voting laws but the moves could end up backfiring.
Georgia GOP seeks to tighten voting rules
The Republican party in Georgia is responding to the recent spate of electoral defeats by tightening voting rules in the state.
Wyoming GOP pushes strict limits on absentee balloting
Wyoming Republican Party is asking authorities to ban mail-in voting and limit who votes using absenting ballot among other things.
Competitive Races With More Choices See Improved Participation
Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) allows larger fields of candidates to run in a race without producing a spoiler effect.
Republican lawmaker wants change in how voting at nursing homes is handled
A Republican lawmaker believes there should be changes in how voting is handled in nursing homes during this pandemic and has raised this with officials.
What Absentee Voting Looked Like In All 50 States
Trump peddled baseless claims about absentee ballot in the last election. However, the voting method has been used effectively for decades.
Bill Aims at Restoring New Mexico Felon Voting Rights
Democrats are once again trying to remove barriers that prevent formerly incarcerated felons from regaining their right to vote.
Queens Legislation Reintroduced to Lower Voting Age to 16
Cities in 13 states and the District of Columbia have the legal ability to lower the voting age for local elections through amendments.
Do Guns Belong at Indiana Polling Places?
The state may continue to be a mishmash of confusing rules and regulations when it comes to carrying firearms at polling places.