President Trump returned to favorite, often-debunked assertion on Sunday when he claimed there was “rampant” voter fraud in Texas and “all over country.”
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.
Judge Asked to Dismiss North Dakota Tribe’s Voter ID Lawsuit
North Dakota is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Native American tribe over the state’s voter identification requirements.
New Nonprofit Helping People Get Their Voter IDs
Spread the Vote, an NO aimed at getting more people to cast ballots on election day, has expanded to Indiana, one of 35 states with voter ID laws.
The NAACP is Targeting North Carolina’s Voter ID Again
A similar law was passed in 2013, but was dismissed by federal judges quoted saying the policy “targeted African-Americans with almost surgical precision.”
Governor Vetoes North Carolina Photo ID Bill
North Carolina Democratic Governor Roy Cooper on Friday vetoed a Republican-authored bill requiring voters to present photo identification.
After Referendum, North Carolina GOP Tries Voter ID Again
North Carolina GOP tries voter ID again despite strong opposition by democrats in North Carolina, majority of voters were in favor of requiring photo ID.
VIDEO: Up-Close With a North Dakota Tribe Fighting To Vote
It is especially outrageous for Native Americans to still have to fight to prove residency despite being the only Americans whose ancestors were born and raised on this land for millenium.
On Vote-Related Problems That Early Voting Has Revealed
Early voting ahead of midterms reveals vote related problems like, rejected voter registrations, malfunctioning voting machines and voter confusion.
Missouri Poll Worker Shortage to Impact High-Stakes Midterm
Potential confusion about the state’s voter ID law, changed by a court decision just weeks before Election Day, could cause problems on Nov. 6.
Tips For Figuring Out Your Ballot and Making Sure You Can Vote
The 2018 midterm elections are here. Here’s everything you need to know to hit the polls and cast an informed vote this election season.