George Floyd’s death from police brutality sparked a spate of nation-wide protests. Voter registration has also spiked in this context.
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.
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.
College athletes on voter-registration spree: ‘We have a chance to change the world’
College athletes believe there is an opportunity in new voter-registration spree. They think they have a change to change the world.
Voting registration activists are shifting their message to health care during the coronavirus pandemic
Voter registration activities play a crucial role in US democracy which includes sanitary measures for voters. This comes in handy during coronavirus.
Access Denied? Coronavirus Complicates Voter Access
The coronavirus has complicated the electoral landscape as America heads to polls in November. It has affected voter access in particular.
New-Voter Registration Is Plummeting
The coronavirus has had a negative impact on voter registration. Democrats are set to lose out as a result. But they are not the only ones to make losses.
‘We can’t afford to wait’: coronavirus could shut out droves of new US voters
Low voter registration due to coronavirus is likely to affect sections of the electorate little favourable to the GOP but that could have high turnout.
Growing Up Learning Importance of Registering People to Vote
In an excerpt from her unfinished, unpublished memoir, Ruth Carter-Lynch discusses the time of Martin Luther King Jr. and fellow Civil Rights leaders.
Michelle Obama group backs expanding voting options for 2020
A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama announced support Monday for making it easier for people to register to vote and cast ballots during coronavirus.
Voting rights group pushes steps to protect voters during coronavirus pandemic
Let America Vote (LAV) fights against voter suppression. It exclusively informed The Hill of its initiative to protect voters during coronavirus.