Demos applauds NY lawmakers for passing historic overhaul of state’s outdated voting laws, and legislation to increase transparency around corporate donors.
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.
Court Blocks Citizenship Question on US Census
U.S. District Judge said that decision to add the citizenship question was made before data was collected to show that a change in policy was necessary.
Support New York Voting Rights and Campaign Finance Reforms!
The legislation in the New York State legislature contains multiple voting reforms, including early voting, and would close the LLC loophole.
Florida’s Amendment 4 Leads to Massive Daily Registration Numbers
Hillsborough and Pinellas counties processed a combined 872 applications to register to vote on the first day Amendment 4 expanded voting rights access.
Plan Seeks Major Changes to New Jersey Voter Access Laws
New Jersey Democrat Gov. Philip D. Murphy, is pursuing series of bills that would significantly expand access to ballot for hundreds of thousands of voters.
Wisconsin Suit Seeks to Invalidate All Legislation From Lame-Duck Session
LWV of Wisconsin, filed a lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court challenging enforceability of legislation adopted during Wisconsin Legislature last month.
Indiana Law Provides Pathway to Vote in Mental Health Institutions
Indiana Senate Bill 9 went into effect on January 1, allowing individuals seeking mental health treatment the ability to register to vote.
Judge Asked to Dismiss North Dakota Tribe’s Voter ID Lawsuit
North Dakota is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Native American tribe over the state’s voter identification requirements.
More Voter Advocacy Groups Back Democrats New Legislation H.R.1
Press conference where unprecedented coalition of democracy, good government and other groups will discuss its path to success post-introduction.
Florida Felons Rejoice After Regaining their Right to Vote
The normally humdrum bureaucracy of registering to vote brought tears to the eyes of some Floridians as most felons regained their right to vote.