U.S. Senator Tom Udall and others led a group of Senate and House Democrats in re-introducing the Native American Voting Rights Act.
Minority Voting Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles
Equal minority voting rights still face significant obstacles including in registering to vote and casting ballots. Attempts to manipulate the law in new ways that will disadvantage minority communities continue nationwide. Also see our sections on American democracy and our articles on the Voter Access, African-American Voting Rights, Latino Voting Rights or Native American Voting.
Does California County’s At-Large Election System Harm Latino Voters?
District elections maybe implemented in Orange, following voting rights lawsuit claiming city’s current at-large election method disenfranchises the Latinos
Congress Must Pass Critical Voting Rights Advancement Act
Our voice is heard through our fundamental right to vote.When policymakers erect barriers to the ballot box and silence that voice, our government fails us.
Navajo Lawmaker Worries New Law Would Disenfranchise Native Voters
Navajo lawmaker worries election bill in the state legislature would eliminate ballot drop-off boxes hence, disenfranchise Native voters.
Data Analysis Links Race and Odd Vote Count in Georgia’s 2018 Midterms
“Lowering voting age will give voice to young people and provide tool to hold politicians accountable to issues they care about,” Low said in a statement.
Swiss Democracy is Leaving Minorities and Women Under-Represented
Democracy bases its legitimacy on the promise to adequately and appropriately represent the population. Switzerland’s system reveals some shortcomings.
Study Links Lynchings to Black Americans’ Low Voter Registration
Atrocities committed against black Americans generations ago are having an impact today on their descendants’ decision to cast ballots in elections.
Washington State Considers Changes to Voting on Indian Reservations
Washington could remove barriers to registering to vote and casting ballots on reservations, where voter participation is lower than the rest of the state.
Record Number of Native American Legislators in Montana Taking Action
Native American lawmakers pushing for bills covering issues from language preservation to missing persons reporting to the Medicaid expansion.
Native American Voting Rights Bill Proposed in Washington State
The bill modifies the minimum information required for voter registration under state law, to allow for “nontraditional residential addresses” held by some.