Kentucky’s Gov. signed a bill Wednesday extending early voting, a rare example of bipartisan unity in the heart of Trump country.
Early Voting articles on Democracy Chronicles
This section has the latest DC news on early voting. Early voting is a process where people vote on days prior to an election. It can take place remotely, or in person, usually in designated early voting polling stations. Also see our section on American democracy and our section on Voter Access or the Internet and Voting.
Texas Passes Restrictions On Vote-by-Mail and Early Voting
The Senate of the state of Texas passed S.B.7 March 7, 2021. If promulgated, the new law will severely restrict voter access in Texas.
Kentucky Advances Bipartisan Early Vote Expansion
Kentucky’s legislature passed bipartisan voting rights legislation 91-3 on Monday, which makes early voting permanent in the state.
Despite Progress, Activists Say New Jersey’s Democracy is Broken
Progressives argue New Jersey’s democracy is shattered when a small number of people decide who the party-backed candidates are.
Voting Rights Becomes A New Battleground For US Companies
Georgia activists are piling pressure on companies to come out against Republican-led efforts to restrict early and mail-in voting.
New Hampshire Lawmakers Push Limits On College Voters
GOP lawmakers in NH aim to restrict student voting, tighten voter ID requirements while blocking early voting, mail balloting.
Indiana Law Favoring Elderly Voters May Go To Supreme Court
Indiana is one of seven states that allows people 65+ to vote by mail ballot (without excuse), but does not allow younger voters to do so.
Conservative News Sites Fuel Voter Fraud Misinformation
There is the amplification of false claims of fraud by conservative news sites. A new Harvard study describes it as a “propaganda feedback loop”.
Early Voting Analysis: Huge Turnout By Democrats
Early voting is well-underway with millions of Americans turning up at polls. Early analysis shows a huge turnout by democrats.
Fearing late votes might not count, millions cast ballots around America
There are worries over millions of votes not being counted if they are cast late. This has prompted millions of voters into early voting.