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Voting Access for Native Americans – Case Studies & Best Practices

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Voting Access for Native Americans – Case Studies & Best Practices (Full PDF)

Ever since the United States formally became a nation, Native Americans have faced unique barriers to obtaining full citizenship and voting rights. This document details some of the mitigation measures jurisdictions have implemented when administering non-tribal elections in areas where federally recognized tribal governments are located. The document includes: 

  • A general overview of barriers unique to Native American voters 
  • Best practices to serve Native American voters 
  • Case studies of mitigation measures jurisdictions have used across the United States to better serve Native American voters 

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