in New Jersey, African-Americans comprise 15 percent of the population, yet are 50 percent of the disenfranchised
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.
At a Manhattan Rally for Early Voting in New York State
At least 100 demonstrators turned out today in Manhattan’s Foley Square amid bright sun and cold temperatures to rally for the introduction of at least 14 days of early voting. New York is one of the 11 states that do not offer any early voting.
Washington Automatic Voter Registration Poised to Become Law
Washington is set to become the latest state to automatically register citizens to vote at state agencies
Behind the Move to Add a Census Citizenship Question
Department of Justice requested that the Census Bureau add a citizenship question to the 2020 survey
Felon voting ban may be overturned in New Jersey
Law prevents individuals convicted of a serious crime from voting – even after they’ve done their time
Study suggests US should revise legal voting age limits
The US stands apart from most of world in that it uses different ages for different rights and responsibilities
N.J. could move to allow inmates to vote from prison
State lawmakers on Monday announced legislation that would return voting rights to nearly 100,000 people
6 States Where Voters Could Push Democracy Forward in November
States hold votes to curb lobbyist influence, raise the minimum wage, enact police reforms, or restore voting rights
Governor and courts battle over Florida felon voting reforms
Proposal would make restoration of the right to vote automatic upon completion of sentence for certain ex-felons
In a local election in Georgia yesterday, not one person voted
In one precinct in Thomas County, Georgia not one person exercised their civic duty and cast a ballot