Now Is Not the Time to Pull Back on Voter Registration
Every year, nearly 4 million people turn 18, and hundreds of thousands become new citizens. Absent organized outreach, millions risk missing upcoming local elections and next year’s midterms.
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Read in-depth op-eds on voting rights and democracy from our contributors, guest authors and Democracy Docket's founder, Marc Elias. Use the drop-down menu to organize by topic.
Election Officials Must Guard Their Systems — Including from Federal Overreach
As Democracy Docket has reported, other states are similarly being pressed for information, and the administration has seemingly disregarded the independence of the federal Election Assistance Commission.
North Carolina May Disenfranchise Voters Targeted by GOP Scheme To Steal Election
This maneuver by the Republican Party could disenfranchise thousands of voters as we head into the midterm elections.
The Last Line of Defense Against GOP Gerrymanders: Dem Governors
At the Democratic Governors Association (DGA), we know one of the best ways to stop Republicans’ power grab and protect our democracy is to elect Democratic governors.
Martinez Fischer: “We Are the Test Case”
Texas Republicans doing the bidding of President Trump are seeking a deeply cynical map aimed at the heart of the minority community.
The Voting Rights Act’s Final Test
Less than 20 years ago, Congress unanimously voted to reauthorize the Voting Rights Act. Now, the Republican Party is ready to throw the whole thing out.
Maine Republicans Are Asking Voters to Restrict Their Own Rights
In November, Mainers will be faced with a ballot initiative that would radically restrict voting rules in the state, and which is modeled after restrictive voting laws passed in Ohio, Georgia and elsewhere.
The GOP’s New Voter Suppression Architect
As we know, Republicans make up their own rules and hope no one questions them. Therefore, those of us in the pro-democracy camp can no longer afford to play by the traditional rules.
Trump’s Voter Suppression Tactics Align U.S. With Overseas Dictators
Democracy advocates fear that Rubio’s order, which ends the longstanding bipartisan support for promoting free and fair elections globally, will result in the United States only condemning electoral irregularities in countries ideologically opposed to the Trump administration.
SCOTUS May Let the GOP Gerrymander Black Southerners Out of Congress
If recent Supreme Court decisions are any hint, our nation’s highest court won’t be stepping in to protect voters of color.
