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Compulsory Voting articles on Democracy Chronicles

Compulsory voting requires eligible citizens to register for and participate in democratic elections, usually through fines as penalties for not voting. Also see our main section on American democracy and our archives for Voter Access and Voter ID.

Europeans Vs American Thinking On Mandatory Voting

May 20, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Europeans Vs American Thinking On Mandatory Voting

In three key European states a majority of adults back compulsory voting but opinions in the United States are far more divided.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Compulsory Voting, Election Methods, Europe, Voter Turnout

Democracy Vouchers: Seattle Voters Get $100 This Week

February 24, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Democracy Vouchers: Seattle Voters Get $100 This Week

Most people don’t know it yet but there are democracy vouchers. Seattle is paying voters $100 for voting for their favorite mayor this week.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Compulsory Voting, Money Politics, Public Financing of Elections

Bill Would Create $20 Penalty for Connecticut Non-Voters

January 31, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Connecticut Non-Voters

Mandatory voting with a potential monetary penalty is just one of about 30 election-related bills that have been submitted to the General Assembly.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Compulsory Voting, Voter Access, Voter Turnout

VIDEO: How Sausages And Donkeys Get Australians Out To Vote

May 17, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Sausages And Donkeys Get Australians Out To Vote

More than 90% of eligible Australians are expected to vote in the election on 18 May – because it’s one of the few countries to have compulsory voting.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Australia, Compulsory Voting

US Can Benefit From Australia’s Compulsory Voting System

May 15, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

US Can Benefit From Australia’s Compulsory Voting System

In Australia in 2016, about 87 percent of voting-age people participated in the nation’s federal election, or 91 percent of enrolled voters.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Asia, Australia, Compulsory Voting, Voter Access, Voter Turnout

Kentucky Professor Outlines The Case For Mandatory Voting

April 3, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Kentucky Professor Outlines The Case For Mandatory Voting

A University of Kentucky law professor is suggesting mandatory voting may be the change necessary to improve voter turnout.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Compulsory Voting, Voter Turnout

Illinois Lawmaker Proposes $25 Tax Credits For Voters

March 27, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Tax Credits For Voters illinois

Freshman state Senator Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, introduces’ legislation that would give a $25 state tax credit for anyone who votes in a general election.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Compulsory Voting, Voter Access, Voter Turnout

Follow Australia and Make Voting Compulsory in Zimbabwe

May 13, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Make Voting Compulsory in Zimbabwe

MDC-T deputy president Nelson Chamisa has called for compulsory voting among Zimbabweans

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Australia, Compulsory Voting, Zimbabwe

Make Voting Compulsory to End Voter Suppression

February 2, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Make Voting Compulsory

Engaged and informed citizens are a necessary condition for effective democracy

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Compulsory Voting, Voter Access, Voter Registration

Some Surprising Voting Day Practices From Around the World

November 10, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Surprising Voting Day Practices

Compulsory voting, drinking bans, celebratory gunfire, and shamans are some unusual voting day practices

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Compulsory Voting, Voter Access, Worldwide

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