American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast

State Data Mistake Puts Voting in Local & State Elections at Risk for 97,000 Arizonans

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

Voting in state and local elections is at risk for an estimated 97,000 longtime Arizona voters due to a proof of citizenship data tracking problem at the DMV.

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Intentionally Misleading Description for Citizen Redistricting Ballot Measure

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

In a dubious decision, the Ohio Supreme Court mostly upheld the state ballot board’s intentionally misleading description for a citizen redistricting commission measure for the November ballot.

Pennsylvania Won’t Count Undated Mail Ballots After All; Alaska Natives Organizing to Retain Ranked Choice Voting

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024

Two updates on stories we’ve covered recently in Pennsylvania, where its high court invalidated ballots with missing or inaccurate dates, and Alaska, where the Alaska Native population is organizing against a repeal of open primaries and ranked choice voting.

Sept. 17 is National Voter Registration Day. If You’re One of the 81 Million Americans Not Registered, Now is the Time.

September 15, 2024September 15, 2024

There are an estimated 103 Million Americans who are NOT registered to vote. If you’re one of them, National Voter Registration Day, Tuesday, September 17th, is a great time to get it done at the municipal election office or voter registration drive in your community.

Following Questionable Late Voter Registration Purges, the U.S. DOJ Issues State Guidance and Asks for Help from Impacted Voters

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Reacting to recent partisan voter registration purges and rule changes from state officials, legislatures and election boards, September 10th, the U.S. Department of Justice reminded states of their responsibilities under the federal National Voter Registration Act.