On September 11, SB 212 passed the legislature. It lets non-charter cities and counties use ranked choice voting for elections for their own officers.
Democracy in America articles
This Democracy in America archive has all our articles about election reform in the United States. The section is meant to encourage discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of the election system and help you build new ideas for the future. Be sure to check out our main section on American democracy as well.
Trump court pick sparks frustration for refusing to answer questions
Steven Menashi, nominee for influential 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, sparked frustration from lawmakers in both parties for refusing to answer questions.
First African-American Commissioner for the FEC?
If selected and effectively confirmed, Shana Broussard would be the first African American to serve on the six-member US Federal Election Commission (FEC).
Democratic Primaries: Seven Questions for the Presidential Hopefuls
The Democratic primary debates are set to have presidential hopefuls pitching their vision to American voters. Here are seven questions they should answer.
Interview: How Policing in One US City Hurts Black and Poor Communities
Nearly 100 years after one of the worst racial massacres in United States history, the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma remains highly segregated.
Federal Election Commission Publishes New Version of Useful Free Book
FEC has published “Combined Federal/State Disclosure and Election Directory 2019”, free book that contact information for election officials in all states.
Republicans begin complying with NC redistricting order
The House and Senate redistricting committees met to figure how they would enact new boundaries for the 2020 election by a court-mandated Sept. 18 deadline.
Supreme Court allows full enforcement of Trump asylum rules
Supreme Court approves President Trump’s request to allow the administration to enforce its new asylum rule even as it is challenged in the courts.
North Carolina Republicans determined to violate court’s order over gerrymandering
North Carolina court struck state’s legislative gerrymander on Sept. 3, calling for a remedy but State republicans appear determined to ignore the decision.
Symposium: Digital Disinformation and the Threat to Democracy
In view of the 2020 polls a symposium will delve on issues around malicious outsiders using techological progress for dissemination of false information.