Legislature is taking dramatic steps to block Virginia felon vote changes by State Governor
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.
A Look at Hacking NJ Elections, Mail Voting Fraud and More
How some new voting methods might lead to hacking NJ elections and other kinds of abuse
New Study Shows Voter Fraud Not Real Problem
Number of studies showing that voter fraud not real is beginning to leave little doubt focus should be elsewhere
Be Careful Not to Encourage Voter Intimidation and Disruption
Voter intimidation used to be a major barrier to democracy and still needs a close watch
Supreme Court Denies North Carolina Voter ID Appeal
Eight member Supreme Court results in loss for North Carolina voter ID appeal and win for election
Voters Having Trouble Obtaining a Valid Wisconsin ID
New rules have left many citizens without a valid Wisconsin ID needed to participate in November vote
Recriminations Follow Felon’s Campaign to Win School Board Race
Local official express regret after allowing convicted felon’s campaign to win a seat on the school board
California Absentee Voting Overhaul to Transform Elections
Governor receives transformational California absentee voting reform he can sign into law any day
VIDEO: Ballot Box Lines Affecting Black Voters Most
African-Americans face longer ballot box lines than average in another example of skewed voting rules
Soros Plans 10 Million Sign Ups in Mass Voter Registration Push
Open Society Foundation outlines plans for a voter registration push lasting until at least 2018