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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 places a temporary hold on North Carolina Voter ID law

by DC Editors - December 27, 2019

Judge places a temporary hold on North Carolina Voter ID law

A judge has placed a temporary hold on a North Carolina piece of legislation that required that voters show their photo ID at the ballot box.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Voter ID, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act

Federal Court to Block NC’s Voter ID Before 2020 Elections

by DC Editors - December 27, 2019

Block NC's Voter ID

A federal court said Thursday that it will, at least temporarily, block North Carolina from requiring photo ID at the polls next year.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Voter Access, Voter ID

Democratic Primaries: Seven Questions for the Presidential Hopefuls

by DC Editors - September 12, 2019

Democratic Primaries: Seven Questions for the Presidential Hopefuls

The Democratic primary debates are set to have presidential hopefuls pitching their vision to American voters. Here are seven questions they should answer.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Democrats, Felon Voting, Political Debates, Redistricting, Supreme Court, Voter ID, Voter Registration, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act

Texas: can students remedy voting restrictions in time for 2020?

by DC Editors - August 27, 2019

Texas: can students remedy voting restrictions in time for 2020?

Daniel Block takes a look at the growing maze of student voting restrictions that America’s learners, particularly in Texas, go through to cast a ballot.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Voter ID, Voter Registration

Trump resurfaces old gripe from 2016 over voter ID laws but its unsubstantiated

by DC Editors - August 20, 2019

Trump's voter ID gripe from 2016 is unsubstantiated

Trump’s voter ID gripe from 2016 was that voter fraud cost him support. He has resurfaced it as he ramps up his reelection for 2020, but its unfounded.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democrats, Social Media and Democracy, Voter ID

Change to Indiana Voter IDs Creates Fresh Hurdles For Student Voters

by DC Editors - July 30, 2019

Change to Indiana Voter IDs Creates Fresh Hurdles For Student Voters

A Purdue ID controversy that has spanned the summer months has come to a close, so says the Tippecanoe County Election Board

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Voter ID

Political Struggle Over Controversial North Carolina Voter ID Amendment

by DC Editors - July 17, 2019

Political Struggle Over Controversial North Carolina Voter ID Amendment

Starting in 2020 North Carolina voters will have to show identification when voting. Voters approved the amendment in November.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Voter Access, Voter ID

Next GOP Voter Suppression Ploy Targets Students

by DC Editors - July 6, 2019

Next Gop Voter Suppression Ploy Targets Students

College students voted at record levels in 2018 midterm, paving the way for the Democrats’ victory in key states, some Republicans have taken notice.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Early Voting, Education, Voter ID, Voter Suppression, Youth Voting Rights

Legal Challenge To Iowa Voter ID Law Begins In State Court

by DC Editors - June 28, 2019

Legal Challenge To Iowa Voter ID Law Begins In State Court

Court challenge to 2017 law that changes voting in Iowa begins before a judge.Trial focused on portions that require a voter to show an ID before voting.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Voter Access, Voter ID

Voting Rights In America, Six Years After Shelby v. Holder

by DC Editors - June 27, 2019

Voting Rights In America, Six Years After Shelby v. Holder

In its June 25, 2013 ruling in Shelby County v. Holder, the Court struck down with a 5-4 majority a provision of the Voting Rights Act.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Supreme Court, Voter Access, Voter ID, Voting Rights Act

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