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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.

Federal Government to States: Russia may focus on voter suppression in 2020

By DC Editors - October 8, 2019 Leave a Comment

Federal Government to States: Russia may focus on voter suppression in 2020

US Federal Gov warned state election officials Thursday it suspects Russia may focus on voter suppression as a means to interfere in 2020 presidential poll.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Russia, Voter Access, Voter Suppression, Voting Technology

Democratic Primaries: Seven Questions for the Presidential Hopefuls

By DC Editors - September 12, 2019 Leave a Comment

Democratic Primaries: Seven Questions for the Presidential Hopefuls

The Democratic primary debates are set to have presidential hopefuls pitching their vision to American voters. Here are seven questions they should answer.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Democrats, Felon Voting, Political Debates, Redistricting, Supreme Court, Voter ID, Voter Registration, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act

“New York’s Arcane Election Laws Continue to Suppress Voters”

By DC Editors - September 4, 2019 Leave a Comment

“New York’s Arcane Election Laws Continue to Suppress Voters”

Remember Florida’s butterfly ballot and the hanging chad? The 2000 presidential election seems like a distant memory, but leave it to New York to remind us.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democrats, Voter Suppression

Richard Hasen’s book, Election Meltdown: Dirty Tricks, Distrust, and the Threat to American Democracy

By DC Editors - August 24, 2019 Leave a Comment

Richard Hasen's book on Election Meltdown

Richard Hasen has written a very interesting book, detailing key factors influencing election meltdown in the USA, offering credible solutions.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democrats, Republicans, Voter Suppression

Analysis: High Voter Purge Rates Persist in the US

By DC Editors - August 12, 2019 Leave a Comment

Analysis: High Voter Purge Rates Persist in the US

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Election Security, Voter Suppression

What Every American Should Ask of the Next President

By DC Editors - August 9, 2019 Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Election Security, Money Politics, Redistricting, Voter Suppression

Next GOP Voter Suppression Ploy Targets Students

By DC Editors - July 6, 2019 Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Early Voting, Education, Voter ID, Voter Suppression, Youth Voting Rights

NAACP Statements On Supreme Court’s Democracy Rulings

By DC Editors - June 29, 2019 Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Minority Voting Rights, Redistricting, Supreme Court, Voter Suppression

2 New Documentaries Expose Local Voting Barriers In North Carolina

By DC Editors - June 18, 2019 Leave a Comment

2 Documentary Films Show 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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Political Artwork, Voter Access, Voter Suppression

Florida Election Woes Under Federal Microscope

By DC Editors - May 9, 2019 Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Voter Access, Voter Suppression

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