Holding a constitutional convention for the state could arguably be a chance for big reforms
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Georgia to Use Vote-Counting Machines that Lack Audit Trail
The questionable vote counting machines will be used, in a bizarre decision that puts vote safety at risk
Case Shows Punishing Judges For Political Activity is Not Easy
A judicial conduct complaint resulted in the censure of judges who spoke out against a ballot measure
North Carolina Sued For Barring Independents From Board of Elections
An independent politician is suing for equal access to North Carolina’s Board of Elections
NYC Petitioning Period Begins For Third Party Candidates
The time is now that your third party opposition parties will be looking for signatures on the streets
Maine Ballot Access Bill is Major Success For Third Parties
Maine bill puts Libertarian Party on ballot and makes improvements to ballot access for new parties
Turn in Texas Redistricting Case May Boost Democrats
If courts are to rewrite the district maps, then Democrats are the ones who stand to benefit
A Closer Look at Proposed NJ Judicial Retention Election Plan
Republican proposal for retention elections as a check on the judiciary in New Jersey
Maine Ranked Choice Voting to be Considered by Legislature
The battle over instituting a Maine ranked choice voting continues as legislature taking steps forward
Oregon Legislature’s National Popular Vote Bill Moves Ahead
Oregon may become the 12th state to approve a law to introduce a National Popular Vote system