African-American voter turnout in record numbers surpassed 2008 among the voters nationwide: Voting wasn’t permitted going back to the post-Civil War period
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.
Canada Robocall Case Exposes Voter Suppression
Canada’s world class democracy tested by questionable practices in election
Pennsylvania’s Fattah Fights Against Voter Suppression
Dangerously prevalent in election as poor and minorities targeted, Congressman fights against voter suppression that continues to present a danger to rights
Voter Suppression Incidents Increasing With Election Tomorrow
Brand new voter suppression incident accusations are flying as GOP on defensive in some locations
Series of Worrisome Voter Suppression Incidents Across Country
USW Lauds Norton Decision to Remove Billboards Aimed at Intimidating People in Voter Suppression Incidents
Is There Actually Voter Suppression Going On?
Will Voter Suppression going on and dirty tricks swing the election against wishes of Americans?
Voter Suppression Tactics Being Used Against Minorities
Radio Host Harris-Perry: ‘Disgusting’ voter suppression tactics still spreading across country
Campaign Fights Voter Suppression With Registration
USW and Allies Launch New Campaign to Counter Voter Suppression With Registration in Swing States
Can Your Boss Tell You How to Vote?
Corporate CEOs email workers, threatening layoffs if their preferred candidate loses this November.
Supreme Court Blocks Ohio Voter Suppression Effort
Ohio Voter Suppression Sought to Shorten Early Voting For Reasons That Are Hard to Justify