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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.

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

August 20, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

July 30, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

July 17, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

July 6, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

ChatGPT Is Changing Education, AI Experts Say

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

June 28, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

June 27, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

Official Tells Florida Democrats to Expect 2020 Vote Recount

June 11, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Official Tells Florida Democrats to Expect Recount in 2020

The new voter protection director for Florida Democrats told party activists that they should expect a recount during next year’s presidential election.

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

O’Rourke Voting Rights Plan Seeks 65% National Voter Turnout

June 7, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

O'Rourke Voting Rights Plan Seeks 65% National Voter Turnout

O’Rourke has unveiled a voting rights proposal he says can increase voter registration by 50 million and raise nationwide voter turnout to 65%.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Voter Access, Voter ID, Voter Turnout

National Urban League Focusing on Minority Voting in 2020

May 9, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

National Urban League Focusing on Minority Voting for 2020

Voter suppression and Russian interference are some of the greatest barriers to minority voting in 2020, the National Urban League said.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, Felon Voting, Minority Voting Rights, Russia, Voter Access, Voter ID, Voter Registration, Voter Suppression

Governor To Sign Bill Expanding Colorado Automatic Voter Registration

May 6, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Governor To Sign Bill Expanding Colorado Automatic Voter Registration

Colorado lawmakers sent a bill to expand state’s automatic voter registration system to governor’s desk, few hours remaining in 2019 legislative session.

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

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