An automatic voter registration system is moving forward in Illinois amid a national push for better access
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.
When Local Democracy is on the Ballot
Local voter-backed initiatives can play a significant role in dictating voting rights and election rules
Ohio Motor Voter Laws Heads to Supreme Court Showdown
Motor voter registration laws in Ohio will have their first test at the Supreme Court this session
Supreme Court to Rule on States’ Ability to Clean Up Voter Lists
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case involving whether Ohio’s rules for cleaning up its voter rolls
Legislature Passes Bill for Illinois Automatic Voter Registration
Automatic Voter Registration system moves forward in Illinois amid a national push for access
Partisan Voter Fraud Claims Reflect Perceived Deep Corruption
Americans, including Democrats, think voter fraud is a real problem and don’t mind voter ID laws
Republican Governor Extends Alabama Felon Voting Rights
Alabama state Gov. Kay Ivey has just passed a bill that will restore voting rights to thousands
PODCAST: The Danger of Trump’s Election Integrity Commission
Will earlier work to improve the voters’ experience at the polls be abandoned under commission?
PODCAST: Trump Era Voting Rights, Why Courts and Congress Matter
Senator Coons joined Nicole Austin-Hillery to protect our democracy against voter suppression
VIDEO: The Real Deal on Non-Citizen Voting and Voter Fraud
Christopher Famighetti on CBS discusses non-citizen voting and Trump’s new voter fraud commission