Georgia’s plan to delay a software update on voting equipment until after the next election has drawn criticism over security concerns.
Kern puts on mock election to seek efficiencies
Kern county’s mock election features two fictional candidates, testing staff readiness for future real elections with over 229 participants.
Autocrats’ Favorite Word? Democracy.
Amid a decline in global freedom, authoritarian leaders have invoked the language of democracy in an attempt to conceal the abusive systems.
Ohio Abortion Ban Relights Battle Over Direct Democracy
Today, voters in Ohio will go to the polls to deliberate on a change to the state’s referendum law.
Small Donors Are Making Elections More Democratic
The growth of small-dollar donations has made races more competitive, as incumbents face challenges from well-funded opponents.
Arab League Reinstates Bashar Assad’s Syria
The Arab League reinstated Syria, ending a 12-year suspension. Western sanctions remain in place, limiting the impact of the decision.
Can The Courts Police Gerrymanders?
A North Carolina court ruled that courts don’t have the ability to determine if a political map is legal, giving legislators a free pass.
Chile Selecting Constitutional Council Amid Voter Apathy
Chile will vote to choose 50 delegates to a council to draw up a new Constitution, after voters rejected a proposed charter.
Outrage After Russian Director And Playwright Detained
Berkovich and Petriychuk where charged with justifying terrorism over a play about Russian women marrying Islamists in Syria.
Using Beer As Reminder Of UK Voting Rule Change
Brixton Brewery has launched a beer can campaign to encourage voters in the UK to bring their photo ID to vote.