States with automatic voter registration have newly seen a big boost in political participation
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.
Muslim Voter Turnout to Spike Amid Discrimination
Islamophobia in campaigns is driving mass Muslim voter turnout for Democratic candidates
A Changing Latino Electorate Means Many Things
A bigger and more educated Latino electorate is going to be driving the country’s political change
How Nonprofit Voter Outreach Movement Can Boost Turnout
A look at how nonprofit voter outreach can fill the lack of nonpartisan efforts to boost turnout
Record Low New Jersey Voter Turnout is Dismal
New low New Jersey voter turnout shows less than 22 percent of registered chose to vote
Low Turnout Crisis Poisoning Politics Nationwide
Poor governance in US is being fed by a perpetual low turnout crisis skewing the political field
The 151st Anniversary of First Absentee Voting in America
Absentee voting became a national issue following soldier’s need to vote during the Civil War
The Undermining of American Democracy
In a time where inequality is widening and the concentration of wealth is greater than ever, our political system has been turned upside down. The game is rigged, and it’s not rigged for people like you and me.
Ex-Governors Take Stand Against NJ Big Money Politics
NJ big money politics is poisoning democracy says ex-Governors Tom Kean and Christie Whitman
Governor Christie Vetoes Election Reforms in New Jersey
Chris Christie vetoes election reforms for automatic voter registration and to expand early voting