Georgia’s aging, vulnerable, unverifiable, mismanaged, electronic voting machines are famously insecure
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.
Why America Should Emulate Oregon’s Vote-by-Mail System
No voter should be standing in a long line, counting the number of seconds until the end. Instead, each should hold onto their ballot in the comfort of their own home, delivered and returned at the time that works best. There’s no reason to rush democracy.
Yale Study Shows Voting Does Not Reduce Crime
A study conducted by Yale University has shown that people participating in elections do not necessarily make good citizens. While the study shows that there are some who vote that remain law abiding, the rest of the population does not.
Why Election Day Should Be A National Holiday
The change to make Election Day a national holiday must be implemented in order to not only increase voter participation, but also to ingrain the very concept of democracy into the American people.
Can Technology Solve the Low Voter Turnout Problem
It is not yet clear whether voting technology actually does spur greater voter participation
58 Percent Turnout For Most Expensive Race in House History
Most expensive race in House history turns out nearly 58 percent of Georgia district’s voters
How Registering Voters Automatically Affects Turnout
Oregon’s success with an automatic voter registration system has led to a wave of new legislation
Legislation Introduced in Congress to Modernize Voter Registration
The Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2017 seeks to fix a major barrier to higher voter turnout
How Automatic Voter Registration Will Change Illinois
Automatic voter registration in Illinois is set to boost voter turnout and realign the political balance
Does the Weather Affect Voter Turnout at Elections?
A rainy election day puts people off venturing outdoors and heading to the polling station