Modern-day voter suppression — there are more ways than one to disenfranchise voters

By: Linda Hanson

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 16, 2026

Words: 1,078

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Voter turnout in Indiana has been problematic for years. It hit rock bottom in 2014. In 2022, we ranked 50th, and in 2024, we improved to 41st nationally – but still well below national averages for voter turnout. Our ranking for voter registration is consistently in the bottom half of all states.

An analysis of voting rights in this country reveals an arc. Until 1920, voting was a privilege, but with federal intervention and …

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