A tainted history of using vigilante poll watchers to suppress voters returns after Trump campaign comments
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.
America Fails at Youth Voter Turnout, But This Can Change
It is a shame that youth voter turnout is so low in the greatest democracy in the world. It sickens me more to look at the voter turnout by my peers. Voting is single handedly the most important civic duty we as citizens have.
How Overseas Voters Are Set to Impact State Elections
Estimated 2.6 million overseas voters, mostly in Canada, can be determining factor for Presidential race
Have Chicago’s Voting Protections Gone Far Enough?
Trump campaign launched critique of Chicago’s voting protections but locals feel the problem was fixed
Virginia Voter Registration System Hit by Online Glitches
Many citizens attempting to sign up using the Virginia voter registration online system have been blocked
Florida Judge Clarifies Law on Rejection of Mail Voting Signatures
Rejecting mail voting signatures without notifying voters before it’s too late will be not allowed going forward
A Look at State-by-State Early Voting Deadlines
Early voting deadlines are approaching across the country with 37 states and the District of Columbia offering the opportunity
Florida’s Newest Citizens Rushing to Register to Vote
Many of the voter registrations are seeking to participate in elections for first time as Florida’s newest citizens
Assessing the Possibility of a Rigged Vote in America
One of the major party’s Presidential candidates is warning of a rigged vote, but how likely is that?
Seeking Emergency Georgia Voter Registration Deadline Extension
Groups pushing to extend the Georgia voter registration deadline feel the situation is now critical