Efforts to erode Native American voting rights endure, accelerated with the slew of country-wide GOP legislation to limit voter access.
Native American Voting Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles
Native American voting rights concern the indigenous peoples within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. Also see our articles on global Indigenous Peoples Voting Rights or Minority Voting in America.
Montana Tribes File Lawsuit Challenging New Voting Laws
On Monday, a group of Montana tribal nations filed a lawsuit challenging two new laws they say disenfranchise American Indian voters.
Montana Blocks Bill To Expand Native American Voting Access
The Montana House on Wednesday shot down a bill that aimed to expand voting opportunities for Native Americans.
Montana Tribal Voting Bill Clears Committee After Revisions
A heavily amended Montana tribal voting bill expands Native American voting access although not all tribes are satisfied with the bill.
Montana Native Americans Worried About Declining Legislative Influence
Some Native Americans are worried about losing representation in this year’s state legislative session in GOP-led Montana.
New Mexico Legislation Protecting Native Voter Access Advances
New Mexico’s new legislation, HB 231, puts in place significant protections, guaranteeing access to the ballot box on native lands.
Bill for Montana Native American Voting Rights Act Introduced
Montana is moving to protect the right to vote of indigenous communities, introducing a bill for a Native American Voting Rights Act.
Important Utah Navajo Voting Rights Deal to be Extended
The voting rights settlement between San Juan County and Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission will likely be extended into 2024.
Exclusive: Senate Democrats press AG Barr for answers about poll closures on Native American reservations
Covid-19 was the excuse for the closure of in-person polling in Native American reservations prompting Democrats to press AG Barr for clarification.
Experts worry push for 2020 mail voting could leave Native American voters behind
Experts worry push for 2020 mail voting could leave Native American voters behind. Struggles will include issues like mail access and language barriers.