Lawsuit challenges petition requirement for ballot access as harmful to disabled politicians
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.
Voter-Rights Groups Win Florida Redistricting Decision
Moving one step closer to fair election system after Florida redistricting decision in court
Muslim American Voters Seek to Boost Political Power
Coalition seeks to build strength of Muslim American voters through registrations and unity
Full Citizenship Push For American Samoans Goes to Court
American Samoans cannot vote today but new court case seeks to establish full citizen rights
Hawaii Racial Voting Restrictions Blocked by Supreme Court
Supreme Court finds Hawaii racial voting rules can’t discriminate against non-aboriginal Hawaiians
Ben Carson Wants to Expand Republican Base to Beat Hillary
It is a smart strategy by Dr. Carson’s campaign to try and reach out to voters who would not historically vote for the Republican Party and it is would also be smart for whomever the Republican nominee should be to reach out to voters who may not normally vote for them
Muslim Voters Trail the Political Power of Other Groups
Lack of political organization and fundraising leave Muslim voters at disadvantage to other groups
Canadian Muslim Voters Turnout in Record Numbers
High turnout among Canadian Muslim voters is hopeful sign for group’s future political participation
Behind the Dismally Low Houston Latino Voter Turnout
Houston Latino voter numbers are dominant on paper but dismal turnout means low representation
How Presidential Candidates Target African-American Votes
Ben Carson campaign releases rap song in latest example of efforts to reach African-American votes