Georgia voter purge involves sending deputies with summonses to people’s homes to demand proof of residence
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.
High North Carolina Voter Turnout Predicted After Ruling
North Carolina voter turnout will get a boost from recent voter ID ruling that has expanded access
A Bit Late, the Courts Take on Voter ID Restrictions
Federal courts are jumping into action to block voter ID restrictions in states across the nation
Judge Takes Big Cut Out of Wisconsin Voter Restrictions
Federal judge overturns some Wisconsin voter restrictions that were poised to effect coming elections
Overturning North Carolina Voter ID is a Major Victory
Court ruling overturning North Carolina voter ID will mean a more fair election in 2016
How Voter ID is Altering Texas Election Landscape
Introduction of strict voter ID laws and their subsequent removal has changed the Texas election landscape
Conservative Court Strikes Down Texas Voter ID Rules
Minority voters can breathe sigh of relief following the blocking of onerous Texas voter ID rules
Lawsuit Could Block Virginia Felon Voting Reforms
Governor’s push to secure Virginia felon voting reforms will be weighed by state Supreme Court
Wisconsin and Texas Voter Suppression Laws Blocked
Judge decides voter ID proposals threaten massive Wisconsin and Texas voter suppression
National Automatic Voter Registration Bill Introduced
Passing a national automatic voter registration law in Congress would add up to 50 million new voters