Discussions have been taken place among academic advocates, and election officials about whether online voter registration will boost voter turnout.
Voter Registration articles on Democracy Chronicles
Democracy Chronicles voter registration section is focused on every aspect of voter identification and registration. Also see our section on American democracy and our archives for Voter Access and Voter ID.
Making New York’s Online Voter Registration Accessible to Blind Voters
Websites for the New York state Board of Elections and the Department of Motor Vehicles must become accessible to blind voters by the end of the year.
Is Voting Technology the Solution to Fix Florida’s Election Woes?
A computer program might have avoided entire 2018 recount fiasco and saved South Florida election officials days of embarrassment last year.
Federal Judge Directs Counties to Halt Texas Voter Purge
Texas counties involved in ongoing litigation may not purge registered voters demanding proof of citizenship until further order from the court.
Some Noncitizens Wind Up Registered To Vote, But Not On Purpose
Some non citizens do wind up registered to vote but usually not on purpose an issue which remains a challenge for states, especially as President Trump.
2 Policies That Lead to More Millennial and Generation Z Voters
A new report from CAP’s youth engagement arm, highlights the important role AVR and preregistration for 16- and 17-year-olds play.
League of Women Voters Pushing Hawaii Automatic Voter Registration
This legislative session has witnessed the introduction of numerous bills by League of Women Voters addressing the need to reform Hawai‘i’s elections.
New Hampshire Trying to Stop Students From Registering to Vote
Growing up, my parents taught me that voting is not only a right, but a privilege. They voted in every local, midterm, and presidential election.
Kansas Didn’t Use National Voter Database It Runs Last Year
A much-criticized national database that checks if voters are registered in multiple states wasn’t used last year in Kansas, the state that administers it
Study Links Lynchings to Black Americans’ Low Voter Registration
Atrocities committed against black Americans generations ago are having an impact today on their descendants’ decision to cast ballots in elections.