New York, the epicenter of the #Resistance that, until passing reforms in January, was one of the worst states in the country for voter registration.
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.
Voter Registration Groups Immediately Sue To Block New Tennessee Law
The bill signed by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee about fines over incomplete forms and missed deadlines is simply about creating “elections with integrity.”
Showing The Limits Of Florida’s New Voting Rights Amendment
Florida used to have the nation’s strictest disenfranchisement law for people convicted of crimes classified as felonies.
75% of Americans Against Letting Every US Prisoner Vote
Only 15% of respondents said all prisoners — regardless of their crimes — should keep their voting rights while behind bars.
Automatic Registration Leads To Record Number Of Georgia Voters
With little fanfare, Georgia started automatically signing up voters in droves three years ago when they got their driver’s licenses.
Explaining the Rise in Residual Votes In The 2016 Presidential Election
After generally declining after the 2000 presidential election, the national residual vote rate rose in the 2016 presidential election. Why?
Ohio Considering Automatic Voter Registration System
Secretary of State Frank LaRose on Wednesday pledged to study how to switch Ohio to automatic voter registration also used in more than a dozen states.
Challenge of Georgia Election System Faces First Court Test
A federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments Monday on a request by state election officials to toss a lawsuit challenging how Georgia elections are run.
Texas Ends Its Botched Voter Citizenship Review In Embarrassment
The Texas secretary of state has agreed to end a review of the voter rolls for supposed non-citizens that was flawed from the start.
Tennessee Advances Bill With Penalties For Voter Registration Errors
A controversial bill that has received national attention over criticism that it would criminalize voter registration efforts was approved in state Senate .