New Jersey’s new laws have changed the balance of power being impacted by local redistricting
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.
NJ Senate Race Becomes an Open Game
Death of longtime Senator brings NJ Senate race election into uncharted waters
Health Secretary Email Transparency Controversy
Secret government related messages part of new Health Secretary email transparency accusations
Obama’s Task Force to Act on Election Reform
To act on Election Reform should be first response to economic crisis of Obama’s Executive Branch task force
Should Election Fill Vacant NJ Senate Seat?
Vacant NJ Senate seat needs to be filled after death of Senator but confusion reigns with Christie
Supreme Court Limits Voting Process Media Access
Refusals to take up case reflects power of Supreme Court over voting process media access laws
US Virgin Islands Plagued by Election Corruption
Trouble in Paradise: Virgin Islands plagued by election corruption scandal that hits locals hard
State Balks at Arkansas Judicial Term Limits
Push to add Arkansas judicial term limits fails to gain support despite backing on local level
Evidence Mounts of Republican Weakness With Youth
Worries of Republican weakness with youth spurs refocus on issues reflected in new developments
Supreme Court Boosts Federal Agency Power
Federal Agency power granted to decide on discrepancies in written law is vast