September 2022 | American Democracy Minute

ADM for Oct. 3, 2022: Electoral Count Act Versions Moving in the U.S. Senate, Passed in the House

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022

There’s more action on reforming the Electoral Count Act, with one amended bill pending in the U.S. Senate, and one bill now passed in the House. Senator Mitch McConnell has now signaled his support for the Senate bill, so how soon could it be passed?

ADM for Sept. 30, 2022: How Hard is it to Register & Vote in Your State?

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022

We conclude our week on voter registration with the release of the 2022 Cost of Voting Index, an ongoing study of voting access around the country. Spoiler alert, states with vote-by-mail and automatic voter registration ranked highly, while states with out-of-date voting practices and recent conspiracy-fueled anti-voter legislation finished dead last.

ADM for Sept. 29, 2022: Parts of Arizona “Cancel & Remove” Voter Registration Law Invalidated | Reminder to Check Your Registration Status

September 28, 2022September 29, 2022

This week we’ve been talking about registering to vote, as we approach state deadlines to register before the 2022 midterms. September 26th, parts of a sketchy Arizona voter registration law were preliminarily stopped, in a likely victory for voters. But it’s also a reminder for all voters to check their registration status with their local election office.

ADM for Sept. 28, 2022: Same Day Voter Registration Helps Voters Participate, But It’s More Complicated Than it Used to Be

September 27, 2022September 27, 2022

Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia allow citizens to register to vote on election day. But that doesn’t mean that same-day registration is convenient, simple, or that your vote will count in all cases.

ADM for Sept. 27, 2022: Voter Registration Basics – Do it Now, Not Later!

September 26, 2022September 27, 2022

If you’re not registered to vote, today, we’re giving you some basic guidelines on registering: Who qualifies, how a criminal record can affect registration, and resources for getting more specific information.