Impact of youth voters is often renewed optimism and fresh thinking into government at all levels
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.
VIDEO: Early Voting Battles New Mexico Low Turnout
New Mexico low turnout seems to be helped by early voting opportunities for local residents
Key Strategist Admits Voter ID is Voter Suppression
Motive behind GOP leadership’s voter ID push should send chill to bone of conservative voters. Voter ID is Voter Suppression!
Voting Should be Mandatory
Mandatory voting takes place in dozens of countries and leads to much better outcomes. Voting Should be Mandatory!!!
Participating in Elections is Most Vital Public Duty
Too many Americans have been pressured into not participating in elections and democracy has suffered
How Nonprofits Can Increase Voter Turnout
By contacting those likely to be disenfranchised nonprofits have large effect and increase voter turnout
Can Automatic Voter Registration Save Our Democracy?
Voting Rights Act dismantling at Supreme Court brings calls to introduce automatic voter registration
Ohio Law Threatens Student Voter Registration
New proposal would limit ability of universities to assist student voter registration
African-American Women in Highest Voter Turnout
Minorities were led by African-American women in highest voter turnout after huge increase
Oregon Moves to Universal Voter Registration
New rules for universal voter registration mean it is completely automatic when getting Oregon driver’s license