Friday the League of Women Voters of Arizona along with LULAC and Arizona Advocacy Network Foundation gains important Arizona voter protections.
Absentee and Mail Voting articles on Democracy Chronicles
Absentee and mail voting systems are a benefit to people who may not be able to attend a polling station in person, either through a physical disability, absence from the locality, or work requirements - although the general public can greatly benefit as well with easier access to the ballot. Also see our section on American democracy or our articles on the Internet and Voting, Military Voting or just general Voter Access.
Handwriting Disputes Cause Headaches For Some Absentee Voters
Many who plan to vote absentee cannot come in person because of disability, illness, travel, work or family obligations. Some voters may be deterred.
Why Young Voters Find It So Hard To Get To The Polls
When you ask young people why they don’t vote, especially from less affluent backgrounds they tend to report more barriers which usually is just and excuse.
Mail-In Ballot Postage Is Unnecessary Cause Of Voter Anxiety
Mail-in ballot postage becomes unnecessary cause of voter anxiety as voters can fill out ballots conveniently though stamp issue are still a concern.
Concerns Growing Over Vote-by-Mail Ballot Rejections
The trend also is raising concerns about whether voters can be assured their ballots will count or be notified in time if there is a problem.
Just Moved? Lost Your ID? The Affidavit Ballot Is Your Friend
Untold Americans have actually died for this vital right of ours. To not exercise it disrespects their memory and sacrifice, and to not try to vote when emergency ballots are available is a cop out.
Texas Democrats Accused In Mail Voter Registration Controversy
Texas secretary of state’s office has asked state’s attorney general to investigate mail voter registration controversy sent by state’s Democratic Party.
Judges Rule North Carolina Overseas Elections Unconstitutional
Just two weeks before the midterm elections, a panel of judges ruled that the process for overseas elections in North Carolina is unconstitutional.
Florida To Bend Voting Rules In Counties Hit By Hurricane
With tens of thousands still without power, Florida Gov Rick Scott on Thursday bend voting rules for eight counties hammered by Hurricane Michael last week.
Postal Benefits for Blind Voters Can Improve Democracy For All
If you are a candidate and want to make sure that all your blind voters get to the polls early or vote early, you can mail a free no-postage postcard primarily in braille and provide a URL to your website that also is accessible to blind individuals.