Louisiana Senator Troy Carter (D-New Orleans) has proposed a bill that would automatically register people to vote when they apply for a driver’s license.
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.
Mueller Report Highlights Scope Of Election Security Challenge
Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s report highlights the breadth and complexity of the U.S. voting infrastructure that needs protecting.
Special Election Highlights Flaws In Hawaii’s Voting System
Problems counting mail-in ballots and extremely small margin created chaos in the 2018 Honolulu City Council election between Tommy Waters and Trevor Ozawa.
Coalition Condemn Proposed Tennessee Voter Suppression Measure
A number of organisations have issued a letter urging the legislature to reject a proposed bill that would have a chilling effect on voter registration.
Automatic Voter Registration Works Everywhere It’s Been Implemented
Automatic voter registration (AVR) has increased the average registration rates in every state where it’s been implemented.
Lawsuit Win Means Improving California Voter Registration Opportunities
Civil rights groups prevailed in their lawsuit against Sec. of State Alex Padilla to expand voter registration opportunities to the physically challenged.
How Effective Is Voter Registration At Tax Time?
There are good reasons to believe voter registration at tax time would be an efficient and effective approach to increasing voter registration.
Wisconsin City To Test Innovative Electronic Voter Registration Tool
Wisconsin’s city of Waukesha is testing out e-poll books called Badger Books which will replace paper poll books that people used to sign.
20% Boost in Voter Turnout Possible With Online Voter Registration
Discussions have been taken place among academic advocates, and election officials about whether online voter registration will boost voter turnout.
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.