The only states now that let felons vote while they are incarcerated are Maine and Vermont but California felon voting may come
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.
New Jersey Voter Registration Opportunities Have Been Expanded
Settlement ensures that low-income will be offered the New Jersey voter registration at state agencies
Mail Voting Crisis Could Decide 2016 Election
Postal service will play an ever bigger role in elections potential leading to a mail voting crisis
Proposed Census Rule is Threat to Accurate Redistricting
Any attempt at an accurate redistricting process nationwide needs to take felon voters into account
Does Early Voting Actually Reduce Voter Turnout?
Yes, early voting laws can reduce voter turnout and mail voting is a great way to reverse that
Some Truth Behind Trump’s Criticism of a Rigged System
Rigged system of elections is a problem for both conservative and liberal politics in America
Oregon Voter Registration System is Nation’s Best
Oregon voter registration system is helping make the state a leader in automatic voter registration
Why Democrats Need to Support Automatic Voter Registration
If the Democrats support automatic voter registration in the states, American democracy will benefit
Revolutionary Los Angeles Voting System Prototype Outlined
The Voting System Assessment Project has introduced plans to overhaul the Los Angeles voting system
What Could Go Wrong? A New Connecticut Voter Registration System
The latest Connecticut voter registration plans put a burden on the Department of Motor Vehicles