There is actually real problems with the United States voting system that must be addressed
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.
AUDIO: Podcast Examines First Time Voting Trends
With low turnout being the norm in American elections, taking a look at first time voting patterns is key
Why Absentee Ballot Counting is Still Underway
The remaining votes are mostly in Democratic states with more early and absentee ballot counting to do
Some Surprising Voting Day Practices From Around the World
Compulsory voting, drinking bans, celebratory gunfire, and shamans are some unusual voting day practices
It is Time to Make Election Day a Federal Holiday
A federal holiday would help those who have difficulty finding the time to vote or must be at work on election day
Deal on Transit Strike to Boost Philadelphia Voter Turnout
Agreement to keep subways working should ease worries over impact to Philadelphia voter turnout
Some Helpful Election Hotlines If You Have Problems Voting
You can use these election hotlines to report election fraud, voting law violations or polling-place irregularities
How a Mandatory Voting Law Would Change the Outcome
Many other countries have some type of mandatory voting law and get much higher turnout as a result
Update on the Global Observers Watching the US Vote
The Organization of American States is using 41 professional global observers of elections nationwide
Judge Makes Last Minute Ruling on Nevada Voting Lawsuit
Trump campaign receives late setback in a ruling over a Nevada voting lawsuit over time extensions