With tens of thousands still without power, Florida Gov Rick Scott on Thursday bend voting rules for eight counties hammered by Hurricane Michael last week.
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.
VIDEO: Panel Examines Public Biases Toward Female Politicians
Biases toward female politicians remain real in America. The Woodrow Wilson Center held a program to examine these public biases and the effect they have.
VIDEO: How Restrictive Voting Requirements Target Minorities
In a discussion with Professor Carol Anderson, PBS zooms in on concerns about voter suppression tactics in various regions of the U.S as midterms approach.
Postal Benefits for Blind Voters Can Improve Democracy For All
If you are a candidate and want to make sure that all your blind voters get to the polls early or vote early, you can mail a free no-postage postcard primarily in braille and provide a URL to your website that also is accessible to blind individuals.
Georgia Voter Purges: What Those Heading To The Polls Need To Know
Voter suppression levied in the governor’s race in Georgia in recent weeks, pitting the secretary of state and GOP candidate Brian Kemp against critics.
Austin Voter Registration Surge Challenges Texas Election Workers
Travis County received a record 35,000 applications on the final day of voter registration, leaving officials there only days to input the data.
Invalid Tennessee Voter Registrations Spark Lawsuit
A group representing black voters sues election commission in Tennessee’s largest county after thousands of registrations were deemed invalid by commission.
Nearly 1 in 10 Mail Ballots Thrown Out in Georgia County
Citizens whose votes have been rejected can resubmit their ballots or vote in person, but advocates say that this puts an undue burden on voters.
Native Americans Horrified as North Dakota Voter ID Approved
Civil rights groups are expressing outrage over a recent Supreme Court ruling that could make it harder for Native Americans in North Dakota to vote.
Emergency Relief In Georgia Voter Registration Brawl Likely
A law implemented by Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp is over-stringent, many think. Putting close to 53,000 voters registration on hold.