Numerous voting barriers range from long lines to photo IDs and good old misinformation
Voter ID articles on Democracy Chronicles
Voter ID laws require some form of identification in order to vote or receive a ballot for an election but has been used in US to block voter access. Also see our section on American democracy or our Voter Access archive.
Wisconsin Photo ID Rules Are Impeding the Vote
Strict Wisconsin photo ID requirement is being implemented for the first time as onlookers worry
Bernie Slams Voter ID Laws in Wisconsin
Mass disenfranchisement is rampant as Democrat Bernie slams voter ID rules that make it worse
Behind the Voter Fraud Witch Hunt
Under the false premises of the voter fraud witch hunt, many have lost opportunity to vote already
The Very Real Barriers to Voting in This Election
Infographic lays out myriad of barriers to voting that will block thousands or more this election
Another Voter ID Defender Misses the Point Entirely
FOX News host and voter ID defender Steve Doocy doesn’t mind disenfranchising voting citizens
Efforts to Restrict Voting Widely Opposed by Americans
New laws that restrict voting keep passing despite citizens’ disapproval in worrying cycle
Lack of Awareness Increases Harm of Wisconsin Voter ID Law
Education campaign for Wisconsin voter ID law is so lacking that the law should be stopped now
Lessons From the 36 Voter ID States
Thirty six voter ID states have different laws that each present an extra barrier on election day
Support Gains For Automatic Voter Registration System
Automatic voter registration system would go very far in solving voter access problems like ID