High voter purge rates persist in the US despite being a problem for quite some time now. Sadly, an analysis shows the problem may persist further.
Voter Suppression articles on Democracy Chronicles
Voter suppression is an illegal strategy to influence the outcome of an election by discouraging or preventing people from exercising their right to vote. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on Voter Turnout and Voter Access.
What Every American Should Ask of the Next President
In the run-up to the 2020 vote and in a context of deepening threats to US values, Brennan captures questions the electorate must ask of the next President.
Next GOP Voter Suppression Ploy Targets Students
College students voted at record levels in 2018 midterm, paving the way for the Democrats’ victory in key states, some Republicans have taken notice.
NAACP Statements On Supreme Court’s Democracy Rulings
The Court’s rulings today upend our democratic principles by allowing party politics to determine the outcomes of our elections.
2 New Documentaries Expose Local Voting Barriers In North Carolina
Two recent documentary films about elections and election laws were made in Fayetteville and show voters having trouble voting in 2016.
Florida Election Woes Under Federal Microscope
On Monday, a U.S. House subcommittee on elections held a hearing in Ft. Lauderdale on voting rights and election administration.
National Urban League Focusing on Minority Voting in 2020
Voter suppression and Russian interference are some of the greatest barriers to minority voting in 2020, the National Urban League said.
Voter Registration Groups Immediately Sue To Block New Tennessee Law
The bill signed by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee about fines over incomplete forms and missed deadlines is simply about creating “elections with integrity.”
Texas Ends Its Botched Voter Citizenship Review In Embarrassment
The Texas secretary of state has agreed to end a review of the voter rolls for supposed non-citizens that was flawed from the start.
A Movie Version Of Georgia’s 2018 Election Coming Soon
A movie version of Georgia’s 2018 election coming soon. The title makes it clear where he’s headed: “Suppressed: The True Story of Georgia’s 2018 Election.”