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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.

Rejected Ballots Up 400 Percent After Georgia Law

by DC Editors - December 5, 2021

Rejected Ballots Up 400 Percent After Georgia Law

Georgia’s SB 202 seems to have achieved desired effect with absentee ballot rejections rising 400% in recent municipal elections.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, American Local Elections, Voter Suppression

What 2021’s recent elections tell us about voting in 2022 and beyond

by DC Editors - November 16, 2021

What 2021's recent elections tell us about voting in 2022 and beyond

The US electoral system is in the midst of a seismic shift as state legislators pass a series of laws restricting and expanding the vote.

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

The Growing Election Sabotage Movement

by DC Editors - November 13, 2021

The Growing Election Sabotage Movement

To voter suppression we can now add election sabotage as supporters of the “Big Lie” are reducing barriers to stealing elections.

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

We’re Suing Texas Over Its New Voter Suppression Law

by DC Editors - September 4, 2021

We’re Suing Texas Over Its New Voter Suppression Law

Texas Senate Bill No. 1 makes it difficult for voters who face language barriers or have disabilities to get help casting their ballots.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democracy Charity, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act

Texas House Approves GOP Voting Restrictions Bill

by DC Editors - August 31, 2021

Texas House Approves GOP Voting Restrictions Bill

The Texas House adopted a slew of new voting restrictions Friday, as the state’s Republican majority seeks to maintain power.

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

New Laws end Voter Registration Drives In Some Parts Of The U.S.

by DC Editors - August 25, 2021

New Laws end Voter Registration Drives In Some Parts Of The U.S.

New state laws that tighten voting restrictions make it more difficult to vote and also harder to register to vote in the first place.

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

Major Lawsuit Targets Arizona’s New Election Laws

by DC Editors - August 19, 2021

Major Lawsuit Targets Arizona’s New Election Laws

Various voting rights organizations have filed a complaint in the US District Court for Arizona challenging new voter suppression laws.

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

Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Voter Suppression Bills

by DC Editors - August 11, 2021

Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Voter Suppression Bills

On Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers (D) vetoed Republican-sponsored bills that would have limited Wisconsin’s absentee voting options.

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

We Can’t Out Organize Voter Suppression

by DC Editors - August 5, 2021

We Can’t Out Organize Voter Suppression

In a letter to President Biden almost fifty influential organizations asked that he do all it takes to pass federal voting rights legislation.

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

Native Americans Are Targets Of Voter Suppression Too

by DC Editors - July 29, 2021

Native Americans Are Targets Of Voter Suppression Too

Efforts to erode Native American voting rights endure, accelerated with the slew of country-wide GOP legislation to limit voter access.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Native American Voting Rights, Voter Suppression

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