E.J. Dionne has the unique perspective of studying the horse race and the big picture of American politics. I talked with him about the relationship between partisan politics and 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.
Tribes Denounce North Dakota ID Law in Congressional Hearing
Tribes denounce North Dakota identification law that led to poor access to discrimination by poll workers and unfair identification requirements.
CRISIS: Voter Turnout Under 5% In 17 of 52 Local Illinois Precincts
Seventeen of the 52 precincts combined in Galesburg and Knox County saw less than 5 percent voter turnout in Tuesday’s election.
One Single Vote Cast For Elections In Small Missouri Town
A Kansas City, Mo. area political expert calls it “depressing.” Only one person showed up to vote in this week’s municipal election in the town of Randolph.
Why Blood Donors Are So Likely to Turnout to Vote
Why blood donors are so likely to turnout to vote is a write-up that shows how consciousness of civic duty, can boast electoral turnout regressions.
How Effective Is Voter Registration At Tax Time?
There are good reasons to believe voter registration at tax time would be an efficient and effective approach to increasing voter registration.
Illinois County Voter Turnout Falls Short Of 10%
Ron Lieving, an election judge for DeKalb Precinct 6, described the voter turnout for Tuesday’s consolidated elections in one word: “horrible.”
Kentucky Professor Outlines The Case For Mandatory Voting
A University of Kentucky law professor is suggesting mandatory voting may be the change necessary to improve voter turnout.
Illinois Lawmaker Proposes $25 Tax Credits For Voters
Freshman state Senator Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, introduces’ legislation that would give a $25 state tax credit for anyone who votes in a general election.
20% Boost in Voter Turnout Possible With Online Voter Registration
Discussions have been taken place among academic advocates, and election officials about whether online voter registration will boost voter turnout.