A voting rights challenge refers to any obstacle or legal dispute that affects an individual's ability to exercise their right to vote. This can include barriers such as voter ID laws, gerrymandering, and restrictions on early voting.
Related terms
Voter Suppression: The deliberate effort by those in power to prevent certain groups of people from exercising their right to vote.
Gerrymandering: The manipulation of electoral district boundaries by a particular political party in order to gain an advantage during elections.
Voter ID Laws: Requirements that individuals show specific forms of identification before being allowed to vote. These laws can disproportionately affect certain groups who may have difficulty obtaining the necessary IDs.