Federal judge overturns some Wisconsin voter restrictions that were poised to effect coming elections
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.
Wisconsin and Texas Voter Suppression Laws Blocked
Judge decides voter ID proposals threaten massive Wisconsin and Texas voter suppression
New York Voter Purge Hits Latinos Hardest
Analysis finds latinos most harmed by New York voter purge seen as voter suppression
VIDEO: Protesting NY Election Fraud on a Grand Scale
The hearing room at the BoE filled up with voters, activists and poll workers who will eventually get a chance to speak. “The fact that they were denied the right to vote undermines democracy and undermines the fundamental principles of this nation”
Disdaining Electorate is Now Ingrained in American Politics
Left and right have a habit of disdaining electorate of voters whenever the vote goes against them
New York Voting Irregularities Spark Public Inquiry
Comptroller’s investigation into New York voting irregularities launched after primary complaints
Will Voter ID Deliver Wisconsin to Republican Candidate?
Republican congressman hits at plan to have voter ID deliver Wisconsin to GOP in Presidential vote
A Look at America’s Various Voting Barriers
Numerous voting barriers range from long lines to photo IDs and good old misinformation
Arizona Mail Voting Restricted in Latest Setback
Latest barriers to Arizona mail voting are another unnecessary impediment to election access
The Alternative Electoral Strategy
Can third parties become a force for reversing voter suppression? Maximizing vote totals might require focus on some states and not others without regard for how this helps or hurts the Democrats.