Mississippi voting in GOP Primary is being contested by controversial voter fraud organization
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.
Increase in Minority Voters Changing Politics in South
Minority voters tend to voter left, changing politics in South once deep right
Court to Weigh in on Controversial North Carolina Voter ID
Controversial North Carolina voter ID law has prevented thousands from voting at all
July Fourth Push to Rebuild Voting Rights Act
Important efforts underway to rebuild Voting Rights Act have met partisan roadblocks
Stand With Our Veterans by Defending the Vote
I honor those who have given the greatest sacrifice for our country, those brave men and women of our Armed Forces who fought for our freedoms, by saying that the duty is upon all of us to exercise our right to vote.
VIDEO: Missouri Voter ID Fails First Election Test
Residents and election activists taking action after Missouri voter ID leads to rejected voters
All’s Fair in Love and War
I was delighted to read US Senator Rand Paul’s recent headline-grabbing plea to his fellow Republicans to stop “going crazy on this voter ID thing” and his explicit support for voting rights for convicted felons. It’s a win for democracy.
Rand Paul Takes Stand Against Voter ID Laws
Libertarian GOP Congressman Rand Paul declares firm public stand against voter ID laws
Voter ID Threatens Philadelphia Voters With Political Oblivion
National push for voter ID threatens Philadelphia and cities like it with less of influence
Obama Slams Voter ID But Can He Do Anything?
Millions denied access to voting and problem getting worse while powerless Obama slams voter ID