Election Day Archives | American Democracy Minute

More than 83 Million Americans Voted Early in 2024. Trump Says He Wants Rollbacks of Early In-Person and Mail Voting

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

In the 2024 election, estimates show that more than 83 million Americans voted early in person, or by mail. President Donald Trump said December 5th he wants to look at returning to “same day” voting. It’s not likely to happen.

The Electoral Count Reform Act Improves State Rules for Certifying and Protecting Presidential Elections

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

We’re continuing our series exploring whether new rules will protect our Presidential election process from being hijacked by bad actors. The Electoral Count Reform Act added safeguards in Congress and clarified the role of the Vice President, but it also clarified procedures and deadlines for states.

Maricopa County, AZ Official Proposes Eliminating Election Day Drop-Off of Mail-In Ballots & Other Changes

January 23, 2023January 24, 2023

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Jan. 23, 2023 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/americandemocracyminute/episodes/2023-01-23T08_31_37-08_00 Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer (L) proposing…

Registration on Election Day Still an Option in 21 States

November 6, 2022November 6, 2022

Election Day is upon us, and voter registration in most states is closed. But if you’re lucky enough to live in one of the 21 states which allow Same-Day registration, you still may be able to vote on election day.