Several Nebraska counties planning to switch to all mail elections after a paperwork mix-up has a recall election on hold in Aurora.
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.
The Ever-Changing Challenges of Election Administrators in California
High voter turnout and evolving voting habits combined to make jobs of tallying votes by the San Bernardino County Elections Office increasingly difficult.
Peculiar Patterns In U.S. Disability Legislation Politics
We are moving into another period with a Democratic House and a Republican president, and this tells me there will be opportunities for fantastic advances in disability rights. We need an omnibus disability rights bill.
Plan to Restore Voting Rights to Connecticut Parolees Stalled
Sentencing Commission Wednesday voted to once again get behind any bill that would restore voting rights to parolees, who are still serving their sentences.
Officials Prepare to Register Former Florida Felons For Voting
Many of Florida’s local election officials have decided to start adding voters to the rolls in January even if they had been convicted of felony crimes.
Successful Oklahoma Program Boosts Low-Income Voter Registrations
Oklahoma sees major increase in voter registration among low-income people by making registration more accessible at public assistance agencies.
NY Governor’s Proposed Pro-Democracy Agenda is Right on Target
Citizens Union, a leading good government group committed to reforming New York City and State government to foster accountability and transparency
Program Seems Likely to Increase New York City Felon Voting
There are many who support the argument that if more convicts get their voting rights and are encouraged to participate in democracy, they would be less likely to commit crimes again.
The Census Citizenship Question is Likely to Go to Trial
California’s lawsuit against a Trump administration plan to add a citizenship question to the U.S. census appears headed for trial.
California Same Day Voting System Proves it Worth
Statewide election results will be certified. As final numbers come in, there’s a new number to look for: how many people registered and voted the same day.