Large majorities of Americans favor three measures meant to make voting easier: early voting (78% in favor) and automatic voter registration (65%).
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.
How To Fix America’s Confusing Voting System
There are tested solutions to improve the voting system and allow millions more people to cast ballots, including those who can’t read.
Legal Experts Baffled By Sentence For Registering To Vote
A Tennessee activist was recently slammed an excessive six year jail sentence for registering to vote while on probation.
Florida’s Election Integrity Police Force And DeSantis
Florida voters who died from Covid-19 were lifelong Republicans who consistently voted in primaries and general elections before the virus killed them.
Same-Day Registration, Same Old Tricks
A Democratic supermajority void of Democratic policies is meaningless, and it’s past time to bring meaning back to state politics.
Texas Blames Supply Chain For Voter Registration Form Shortage
The Texas Secretary of State’s office is blaming supply chain issues for a shortage of voter registration forms in the Lone Star State.
National Voter Registration Form now available in some Native American languages
A national voter registration form is now available in some Native American languages. This goes a long way to promote minority voting.
New Laws end Voter Registration Drives In Some Parts Of The U.S.
New state laws that tighten voting restrictions make it more difficult to vote and also harder to register to vote in the first place.
Maine To Allow Online Voter Registration In 2023
Maine has taken a significant step toward easing voting. Residents will soon be able to register to vote online through a secure gateway.
To Win Texas, Democrats Must Do Better In Rural Counties
Democrats can once again win Texas with a combination of the right strategy, maxed out Black and voter registration, and excited voter turnout.