New research shows how the communities that are most heavily policed are pushed away from… having a say in changing policy.
Voter Turnout articles on Democracy Chronicles
Voter turnout is about the percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election and can be based on who is eligible to vote, something that varies by country. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on Voter Suppression or Voter Access.
NY Can Boost Voter Turnout With This Single Change
Current low voter turnout rates concentrate power in the hands of too few constituents, which results in less accountability.
10 Ways Citizens United Is Damaging Our Democracy
“Protecting democracy” was the top issue listed by voters as an “extremely important” reason they decided to vote in the 2022 election.
Field Experiment Shows How Digital Advertising Affects Voter Turnout
Differential mobilization effects of even large digital advertising campaigns in presidential elections are likely to be modest.
COVID-19 And Voter Turnout In The 2020 Election
COVID-death rates depressed turnout somewhat from 2016 levels, contributed to increased use of mail and early-in-person voting.
Big Cities In Swing States Saw Declines In Midterm Voting
Big cities faltered this year in producing the large vote totals that Democrats have traditionally relied on for election wins in many states.
Georgia’s Racial Turnout Gap Grew In 2022
Despite high voter turnout in last month’s election, the racial turnout gap was larger than any point in the past decade.
Democracy Was Top Motivating Factor For Voters
Research commissioned by End Citizens United and Let America Vote demonstrates that democracy issues are dominant in voters’ decision-making.
Could Australia-Style Voting Help In The US?
This week’s turnout for the US congressional elections could be a record, although it will still fall below many other countries.
The Battle To Save Democracy Starts At The Local Library
As efforts to ban books…grow, so do attacks on libraries. There’s a reason…extremists keep targeting these crucial civic institutions.