New Jersey’s last elections were threatened by hurricane and early voting meeting obstacles still
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.
Early Voting Moves Forward in New Jersey
Bill would see that early voting moves forward in New Jersey, likely increasing voter turnout
New Early Voting Proposal for Pennsylvania
Early voting proposal for Pennsylvania would simply allow more voters to participate in democracy
Major Push for Wisconsin Early Voting in Contention
Retired senator Russ Feingold is leader in fight for Wisconsin early voting for state elections
Early Voting Extension Likely in New Jersey
State election laws are crucial battleground of democracy and New Jersey could do well for its citizens if it can secure an early voting extension
New Jersey Could Institute New Early Voting Rules
Early voting in New Jersey would allow for more voters to participate in national elections
New York State Could Allow Early Voting
Early voting in New York State would increase voter participation and ease of voting for NY
Former Governor Crist: Voter ID Laws “Late Night Joke”
Voter ID Laws and voter suppression caused a voter backlash to protect democratic process
Official Admits Fallacy Supported Ohio Restrictive Voting Rules
Secretary of State led charge that led to Ohio restrictive voting and did significant harm to the rights of thousands of citizens voting for his rivals – People in Ohio fought back and won court cases to defend voting rights
Senator Calls For Federal Rules on Long Voting Lines
Long voting lines have been consistent problem in some locations with governments often lax – Many waited on voting lines for extended periods every year