New York State’s preeminent nonpartisan good government group released a report today outlining the cost to the State of recently passed election reforms.
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.
Legislators Want to Shorten South Dakota Early Voting
South Dakota legislature looking to amend how early voting is conducted. House Bill 1178 would lower the early voting period from 46 days down to 14.
Plan Seeks Major Changes to New Jersey Voter Access Laws
New Jersey Democrat Gov. Philip D. Murphy, is pursuing series of bills that would significantly expand access to ballot for hundreds of thousands of voters.
Stop Grading Republicans on the Curve
We keep conceding to the criminal Republican agenda of rigging elections through voter suppression and a litany of illusory tactics tied to false voter fraud claims. In North Carolina, another election scandal has erupted.
Wisconsin Governor Signs Sweeping Lame-Duck GOP Bills
Wisconsin Gov. Scott signed a sweeping package of Republican legislation to restricts early voting, weakens incoming Democratic Gov. and attorney general.
How North Carolina’s Early Voting Changes Affect Voters
Residents of poor and rural counties have to drive farther than others to get to the polls during early balloting. Our map lets you explore the data.
VIDEO: Why Democrats Care So Much About Early Voting
Vice News published an video and article on why we have historically seen Democratic Party support for early voting but not the Republicans.
Taylor Swift Teaches Fans How to Vote Early in Instagram Post
This follows last week with the first-ever political endorsement from the famously apolitical popstar Taylor Swift made via an Instagram post.
New Cost of Voting Index Reveals State-Imposed Voting Barriers
Voting was most difficult in Mississippi and voting was easiest in Oregon, which was the only state to make use of automatic voter registration that year.
North Carolina Closes Early Voting Locations in Latest Outrage
In June, the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation mandating that voting sites in the state remain open for uniform hours on weekdays.