Texas counties involved in ongoing litigation may not purge registered voters demanding proof of citizenship until further order from the court.
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.
Some Noncitizens Wind Up Registered To Vote, But Not On Purpose
Some non citizens do wind up registered to vote but usually not on purpose an issue which remains a challenge for states, especially as President Trump.
Call for Redo Election in North Carolina is Good News
Yesterday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) unanimously voted to hold a new election for the 9th Congressional district.
Court Scolds Florida Law Rejecting Ballots For Signature Mismatches
11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday ruled that a Florida law requiring voters’ signatures on mail-in ballots to match the signatures on file.
Multiple States Raising Restrictions on Out-of-State Student Voters
Conservative politicians in Wisconsin, Arizona and Florida have, in recent years, sought specifically to limit college students’ access to the ballot box.
Federal Trial Over Prison Gerrymandering May Have National Impact
NAACP won ruling that allows their federal lawsuit challenging State of Connecticut’s discriminatory practice known as “prison gerrymandering” to proceed.
Thousands of Louisiana Felons Will Regain Voting Rights on March 1
After years of fighting for change, effort to restore voting rights of thousands of Louisiana’s convicted felons will officially go into effect next week.
Effort Underway in Oregon to Lower Voting Age to 16
Portland-based Democratic state Sen. Shemia Fagan introduced a measure Monday to make Oregon the first state in the nation to change voting age .
The Disability Party Proposes a Constitutional Amendment
Disability Party believes the Constitution needs to be amended to reform some major problems with the federal courts and federal judges. These problems are being used to block disability rights.
League of Women Voters Pushing Hawaii Automatic Voter Registration
This legislative session has witnessed the introduction of numerous bills by League of Women Voters addressing the need to reform Hawai‘i’s elections.