Lawmakers and activists are working to make sure that Maryland’s formerly and currently incarcerated individuals can vote.
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.
Why Election Workers Weren’t Surprised by the Capitol Riot
Poll workers at all levels saw the warning signs of political violence and are still coping with weeks of abuse and threats.
The Big Lie and the Push to Restrict Voting
There was an interesting new post on the subject written by Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law. Take a look at this excerpt: In just the first month of 2021, according to our new analysis, state lawmakers have already introduced 106 bills in 28 states that would […]
Florida Counties Required to Provide Spanish-Language Ballots
A judge approved a settlement in which counties agreed to take steps to provide Spanish-language ballots and other materials to voters.
Multiple States to Stop Allowing Write-in Votes for President
States increasingly deciding they will not tally the write-in votes for declared write-in presidential candidates.
GOP Seeking Tougher Voting Rules After Record Turnout
Republican lawmakers are moving swiftly to attack some of the voting methods that fueled the high turnout.
Massively Expanded Nationwide Mail Voting Proposed
The Vote at Home Act introduced Thursday would require all registered voters to be sent mail-in ballots prior to Election Day.
Officials Lack Transparency in Arizona Jail Voting Procedures
Campaign Legal Center wants to know how many people in Arizona jails are being denied their constitutional right to vote across the state.
Bill Would Create $20 Penalty for Connecticut Non-Voters
Mandatory voting with a potential monetary penalty is just one of about 30 election-related bills that have been submitted to the General Assembly.
Bill Seeks Two Copies of Photo ID to Vote Absentee in Georgia
Under the new bill, Georgia voters would be required to make copies of their photo ID and mail them to election officials twice.