As a new Legislature will be seated in Albany, a coalition of 90 groups wants governor and lawmakers to reform the state’s voting laws this coming session.
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.
Governor Vetoes North Carolina Photo ID Bill
North Carolina Democratic Governor Roy Cooper on Friday vetoed a Republican-authored bill requiring voters to present photo identification.
Cost of Implementing Nevada’s Motor Voter System Set at $5M
There’s no clear timeline on when Nevada’s newly minted automatic voter registration will be implemented, election officials told state lawmakers Tuesday.
Wisconsin Governor Signs Sweeping Lame-Duck GOP Bills
Wisconsin Gov. Scott signed a sweeping package of Republican legislation to restricts early voting, weakens incoming Democratic Gov. and attorney general.
Thousands of Florida Mailed Ballots Were Not Counted
Florida officials say thousands of mailed ballots were not counted because they were delivered too late to state election offices.
Both Political Parties Use Ballot Harvesting, But What is It?
Investigation into illegally collected and possibly stolen absentee ballots in an undecided congressional race highlights the term ballot harvesting.
Demos Condemns Multi-State Power Grab by Republican Leaders
Republican lawmakers are undermining the will of the people with flagrant measures to curb the authority of incoming elected officials and voters.
4 Charged With Voter Petition Fraud in East Hampton, NY
Those charged include two employees of the Suffolk County Board of Elections and two political party officials in connection with the alleged forgery.
Republicans Are Still Getting Away With Voter Suppression
There was only one instance of an illegal immigrant whom they found voting. She was brought to the US as a baby and wrongly thought she was eligible to vote because she lived here her whole life.
Emergency Lawsuit Sparked Over Mississippi Absentee Voters
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed a lawsuit concerning Mississippi’s onerous and costly absentee voting procedures.