Voter Registration Archives

Minnesota Considers Sweeping Pro-Voter Democracy Reform Package

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

We’re contrasting yesterday’s report on Ohio’s new restrictions on voter ID, drop boxes and early voting, with news of a sweeping PRO-voter bill introduced January 4th in Minnesota, increasing access to the polls and facilitating civic engagement.

2023 Anti-Voter Predictions – Expect Further Restrictions on Election Day Registration

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

The National Conference of State Legislatures reports that 22 states have some form of election day voter registration, also known as same-day registration. Studies show that same-day registration increases turnout 3% to 7%, and states like New Hampshire have used same-day registration for years without significant problems, so what’s not to like?

Critical Democracy Court Cases in 2022

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022

This week, we’re recapping 2022 democracy legislation around the U.S. But also critical this year was action in the state and federal courts.

10 States Made it Harder to Vote in 2022

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022

This week, we’re recapping 2022 democracy legislation around the U.S. In addition to election police, restricting absentee ballots, and curtailing drop boxes, other anti-voter legislation was enacted as well this year. The Brennan Center for Justice reports that 10 states made it harder for citizens to vote.

What We’re Grateful For In the Face of Attacks on Our Democracy

November 23, 2022November 23, 2022

Our democracy has been under threat in states around the country, and we at the American Democracy Minute want to express our gratitude for it and its resilience in these past two years.