Although the Libertarian Party may barely crack double digits at 10.0%- 15.0%, those votes may prove crucial if the vote is close. This is another voice at the table.
Thomas Manning articles
Thomas Manning writes for Democracy Chronicles from New York City and is a key part of our increasing coverage of democracy news compiled from across the planet. Checkout the rest of our international team of authors as well. Together, they help cover free and fair elections on every continent with a focus on election reform in the United States.
Venezuela Heading Down a Dangerous Path
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has extended a state of emergency this past Friday, May 13th, as the country’s economic problems have continued into the spring months of 2016
New York State Political Corruption Strikes Again
Corruption, an issue which has plagued New York state politics since the early 1900s, has reared its ugly head again, because for the second time in two years, a major influential politician has been convicted of bribery and extortion charges.
Why Half of Americans Believe the Primary System is Rigged
The poll surveyed 1,500 citizens and revealed that 51% believed that the current system was “rigged” and another 27% do not understand sufficiently enough the current presidential primary system.
A New Pro-EU Speaker Elected in Ukrainian Parliament
Politicians in the Ukrainian Parliament have elected a new pro-EU Prime Minister after months of political turmoil emanating from the two year old civil war which has split apart the country
Montana Presidential Primary Voters Face Confusing System
Voters who receive a school ballot in the mail are also expecting to get the primary ballot but that may not be the case for voters in both parties as the state moves closer to Election Day
Anti Migrant AFD Party Gains in Germany’s March Election
It is important for the politicians in Germany to listen to the will of the voters in their states and to balance the acceptance of legitimate refugees who are fleeing war with the safety of their citizens
Outsiders Control Republican Contest After Arizona and Utah
In the end, it is a healthy sign that voters in the Republican contest are paying attention to what is happening in their party and seeing how the Republicans in Washington have not kept to their promises
Record Democratic Primary Voting Turnout is Healthy Sign
It is important to see that people are taking the democratic process of voicing their beliefs through the ballot box seriously by showing up in such large numbers and caring about their party’s direction.
Turkish Newspaper Seizure is Another Disaster For Freedom
The ever increasing crackdown on freedom of the press in the strategically important country of Turkey that could have devastating results for the democratic world