Cities Vote: Municipal Action Guide - Race Equity and Voting in 2021 and Beyond
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2020
Level
City or Town, National
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance
Historical and structural barriers like voter ID laws, gerrymandering, and limited polling sites have disproportionately disenfranchised affects, Indigenous, Latinx/Hispanic, and communities of color. All levels of government should implement voting systems that ensures accessible and secure elections for all eligible voters and educate residents on voter registration and civics. Cities can create municipal ID programs, subsidize transportation to poll sites, and provide convenient voting options.