Democrats in the Louisiana legislature have presented a new bill that would enhance early voting in presidential elections in the state.
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.
Massachusetts Looks To Make Mail Voting Permanent
This legislative session, Massachusetts is poised to make permanent the pandemic-motivated mail-in and early voting procedures.
Support For Voting Access Plunges Among Republicans: Poll
After Trump pushed the big lie in last year’s election, Republican voters are voicing fresh doubts about absentee and early voting.
Arkansas Republicans Move To Cut Early Voting
Arkansas State Senate approved a bill on Thursday night that would eliminate one of the state’s most famous early voting days.
Kentucky Governor Signs Bipartisan Early Voting Measure
Kentucky’s Gov. signed a bill Wednesday extending early voting, a rare example of bipartisan unity in the heart of Trump country.
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.