This follows last week with the first-ever political endorsement from the famously apolitical popstar Taylor Swift made via an Instagram post.
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.
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.
At a Manhattan Rally for Early Voting in New York State
At least 100 demonstrators turned out today in Manhattan’s Foley Square amid bright sun and cold temperatures to rally for the introduction of at least 14 days of early voting. New York is one of the 11 states that do not offer any early voting.
Push is on to reform antiquated New York State voting laws
New York State has not been part of the national campaign to suppress the vote. It already suppresses the vote.
Indiana dead people’s votes would count under senator’s bill
The following excerpt is from an article written by Fatima Hussein and Tony Cook from the IndyStar. Take a look at the article titled, Dead people’s votes would count under Indiana senator’s bill: At the top of the Indiana Senate Elections Committee agenda is a measure that would allow the votes of certain dead people […]
New Series of NY Election Security Measures Proposed
Plan includes automatic voter registration, election-day voter registration and early voting
Group of New York Election Reforms Fail to Move Forward
New York State Legislature leaves all election reforms on back burner despite the dire state of voting
More Courts Are Ruling Voter ID Laws Harm Minorities Unfairly
Mistake to crack down on voter fraud with stricter voter ID, registration and early-voting laws
Finally, New York Early Voting is Being Expanded
Many other states already use the no-excuse absentee voting system in week before election day