We brought registration forms and absentee ballot request forms. We asked the businesses to take a few, and to let us know when they ran out. We expected that we would have to sell the idea. We shouldn’t have been surprised by how thoughtful the business owners and managers were.
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.
Vote Scheduled For NY Adjuncts Forming Union
Part-time adjunct professors in New York and elsewhere are ready for change. By moving forward with a full push to unionize they are splitting themselves off from traditional teachers unions that they see as not doing enough for adjuncts.
Dearborn, Michigan Arab-Americans Demand Voting Rights
Claims of voter suppression concerning Dearborn Clerk Office targeting Michigan Arab-Americans
North Carolina Leading Nationwide Voter Suppression Trend
Voter ID, shorter voting hours, registration barriers introduced in voter suppression trend
The Obvious Benefits of Voting by Mail
Benefits of voting by mail has been a massive boon to participation in elections especially during summer vacations
Colorado Moves to All-Mail Ballot System
By moving to all-mail ballot voting system Colorado hopes to dramatically increase turnout
Illinois Voting Centers Allow Easier Access
Illinois voting centers are designed to allow out of town voters to cast ballots without much hassle or time wasting
Colorado Looks to Increase Voter Turnout
Voting by mail and early voting proposals would be able to increase voter turnout in Colorado
Secretary of State Protecting Minnesota Elections
Mark Ritchie is one Secretary of State fighting to upholding election integrity and protecting Minnesota elections
All Eyes On Connecticut Absentee Voting Referendum
Voters will decide whether to make it easier to obtain any Connecticut absentee voting ballots