Sometimes numbers don’t speak for themselves. That was the case in the attempt by Republican state leaders to show massive voter fraud exists in Texas.
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.
Minnesotans Call On Lawmakers To Restore Felon Voting Rights
“Restore the Vote Coalition” in a press conference at the Minnesota State Capitol, push for legislation to allow felons vote after serving time in prison.
Amendment to Set Voting Age for Federal Office at 16 Defeated
The U.S. House defeated an amendment by Congress member Ayanna Pressley (D-Massachusetts) to set the voting age for federal office at age 16.
House OKs Election Overhaul Package, but Senate to Slam Door
Democratic-controlled House OKs election overhaul package but Republican-run Senate pledged it will not come up for vote and White House issued veto threat.
Second US Judge Calls Citizenship Question on Census Illegal
A second federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 U.S. census is illegal.
20% Boost in Voter Turnout Possible With Online Voter Registration
Discussions have been taken place among academic advocates, and election officials about whether online voter registration will boost voter turnout.
How Bad Ballot Design Changed Florida’s Election Outcome
Michele Myers did a double take. Pen down, having finished marking her nine-page ballot, she skimmed the printed list of candidates she planned to vote for.
Making New York’s Online Voter Registration Accessible to Blind Voters
Websites for the New York state Board of Elections and the Department of Motor Vehicles must become accessible to blind voters by the end of the year.
Congress Must Pass Critical Voting Rights Advancement Act
Our voice is heard through our fundamental right to vote.When policymakers erect barriers to the ballot box and silence that voice, our government fails us.
New Documents About 2020 Census Preparations Expose Deficiencies
New documents about 2020 Census made public by NAACP, revealing deficiencies in federal government’s preparations and budgeting for decennial headcount.