The coronavirus is significant for the US electoral landscape. Securing voter registration databases has taken on added importance during the pandemic.
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.
Facebook Says It’s Promoting Accurate Info on Vote-By-Mail
Facebook has embarked on a campaign to encourage voters to cast their ballots in upcoming November 2020 polls that are set to witness expanded vote-by mail.
US trans and non-binary people hit by voting barriers
Voter identification barriers are still prevalent in the U.S. electoral landscape. Trans and non-binary people are the recent victims.
As the Big Ten works to combat racism, a key step is a voter registration initiative
The Big Ten announced Monday the launch of its voter registration initiative, a program in the works since February but with even more significance now, report.
Voto Latino has seen a 2,750% jump in voter registration since the killing of George Floyd
Voto Latino organisation encourages Latino voters to register. Since the police murder of George Floyd it has seen a jump in its voter registration numbers.
LeBron James’ Voting Rights Push Could Be a Historically Significant Athlete-Led Political Campaign
LeBron James’s significant 2020 political campaign pushes for voter registration, fights voter suppression and call-outs voting restrictions for minorities.
Voter registration plunges for both parties in US as coronavirus hinders sign-up drives
New voter sign-up drives have been undermined by the coronavirus. This is preventing voter registration, plunging it for both Democrats as Republicans.
The George Floyd Protests Have Become Massive Voter Registration Drives
Some have seized the opportunity in George Floyd protests for a voter registration push. Activists believe interests will best be secured through the ballot box.
Voter registration grows amid ongoing protests
George Floyd’s death from police brutality sparked a spate of nation-wide protests. Voter registration has also spiked in this context.
Voter Registration Soars as Protestors look for Long-Term Solutions
There are many ways to protest, and one way is at the ballot box. As racial justice protests have taken hold across the country, voter registration is soaring, report.