Disconnect of southern African-Americans and government result of racially based voter suppression
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.
Dearborn, Michigan Arab-Americans Demand Voting Rights
Claims of voter suppression concerning Dearborn Clerk Office targeting Michigan Arab-Americans
Mississippi Election Crisis Threatens Tea Party
Republican primary sparks Mississippi election crisis with implications for the Tea Party
Campaign Sign Theft in Tennessee and Beyond
Ancient form of election tampering continues with modern campaign sign theft
Kansas Invents New Voter Suppression Tool
State moving ahead with voter suppression tool that creates two-tiered system of registration
Why New Jersey Voter Turnout Has Plummeted
Redistricting, money politics and rampant corruption perception squeeze New Jersey voter turnout
VIDEO: Missouri Voter ID Fails First Election Test
Residents and election activists taking action after Missouri voter ID leads to rejected voters
Obama Slams Voter ID But Can He Do Anything?
Millions denied access to voting and problem getting worse while powerless Obama slams voter ID
Impact of Restrictive Voting Laws Revealed in New Report
Restrictive voting laws passed in multiple states are dangerous attack on vulnerable citizens
VIDEO: Some Florida Voters Could Still be Removed
Florida voters under threat as new town seeks broad delisting of registered