Both parties have hired armies of election lawyers already engaged in court fights likely to last years
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.
Some States Do Allow Early Voters to Change Their Votes
As Donald Trump has been pointing out, there are states where early voters can return to switch their vote
Absentee Ballots For American Samoa But Not Puerto Rico?
Illinois wins argument over granting remote voting access to American Samoa but not Puerto Ricans
Send This Disabled Voters Guide to Help Your Friends
An important part of USAGov’s yearlong VoteUSA project is this disabled voters guide with key tips
8 Top Reasons America Has Chronic Low Voter Turnout
The solution for the nation’s chronic low voter turnout has to take into account leading barriers to voting
VIDEO: The Haunting Return of Voter Intimidation Concerns
Michael Waldman joined MSNBC’s Politics Nation with Al Sharpton to discuss new voter intimidation concerns
Election Weather Forecast Predicts High Turnout
Forecasters predict some storms in the Great Plains but most of country to see fair election weather
VIDEO: The 9 Voter ID Laws Set to Debut in the 2016 Election
Expert Wendy Weiser discussing 9 voter ID laws, voter purging, voting machine malfunctions, and other factors
4 Million American Live Where There is No Presidential Voting
Five fairly well populated island territories including Puerto Rico are barred from Presidential voting process
Tips For Local Election Officials Managing a Complex Job
Absentee voting, uncertain turnout and registration errors are just some problems local election officials may face