After the Jan 6 insurrection and recent state attempts to limit voter access, Congress must help restore trust in US democracy.
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.
Democracy? Voter Turnout Of Zero In Missouri Town
Local elections in April usually draw a small turnout, but a small Missouri town set a new low this week when none of its 70 people voted.
Should Teens Be Allowed To Work As Poll Workers?
A4906 is a bill that would enable New Jersey teens between the ages of 16 and 18 to get more engaged in politics serving as poll workers
Abysmally Low Turnout In Suburban Chicago Municipal Elections
Despite heated national debate about voting rights, most suburban Chicago residents did not turnout in last Tuesday’s municipal election.
MIT Survey Flags Major Trends In US Election System
SPAE is the only nationwide election administration survey that offers information on election results in individual states.
Republicans’ Efforts To Restrict Mail Voting Could Backfire
The Republican party has accelerated attempts to restrict voting, especially mail-in-voting. But there are reasons why it could backfire.
NYC Mayoral Election Voter Turnout Has Been Abysmally Low
So far, there is an incredibly crowded field of candidates for this fall’s race to succeed Bill de Blasio whose tenure has ended poorly.
How Did Absentee Voting Affect the 2020 U.S. Election?
A new study argues that in 2020, states that implemented no-excuse absentee voting did not have higher turnout than states that did not.
Assessing the Impact of Absentee Voting on Turnout in 2020
Absentee voting had significant impact on voter turnout in the 2020 general elections but much is not known about this impact.
Competitive Races With More Choices See Improved Participation
Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) allows larger fields of candidates to run in a race without producing a spoiler effect.