On Tuesday night, Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed new restrictions on the establishment of satellite absentee voting stations in Iowa.
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.
Texas GOP Release Text of Voter Suppression Bill
SB 7, the omnibus voter suppression bill that legislative GOP have been working on for months, has reached a final version in Texas.
Michigan’s Unusually Strict Ban On Voter Transportation
Unless a voter is physically unable to walk, the ban prohibits anyone from hiring transportation to transport others to polling places.
It’s Extremely Hard to Vote in Texas
Texas is working to make it harder for citizens to register and vote. However, Forth Worth has a chance to make history on June 5.
Georgia Begins Removing Tens Of Thousands From Voter Rolls
Georgia is starting the process of removing tens of thousands of people from the voting rolls, based on a law passed in the 1990s.
Corporations Publish Toothless Voting Rights Ad In New York Times
Hundreds of companies have only vaguely censured assaults on voting rights in a new ad in the New York Times and Washington Post.
Here Are 4 States To Watch Next On Voting Legislation
Although the controversy and recriminations about Georgia’s contentious new election law continue, some people’s focus is elsewhere.
Will Smith Film Departs Georgia Over Voting Restrictions
Due to new voter restrictions, Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua have canceled the production of their film in Georgia.
Money Politics, JetBlue And Voter Suppression In Georgia
JetBlue is defending its decision to donate to a PAC to support a congressman who objected to the presidential vote certification.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Against Voter Purging
Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday state Elections Commission cannot purge 69000 voters from rolls due to change of address.