There is currently no way to recall the Mayor of Chicago but a new state law would change that
Election Methods articles on Democracy Chronicles
This election methods reform section will highlight alternatives to the widely used plurality voting system like approval, ranked and instant-runoff voting. See our entire section called Voting Methods Central. Also see our section on American democracy.
The Right Way to Fix the Senate Filibuster Rules
Perhaps only minor tweeks are needed to reform the filibuster to enable better Senate debate
Bid For Washington D.C. Statehood Moving Forward
City Council unanimously approves move to Washington D.C. statehood with new signature campaign
Judicial Elections Lead to More Harsh Punishments
Another problem with judicial elections is that they force judges to prove toughness against crime
Preventing Jersey City November Elections Makes No Sense
Move to introduce Jersey City November elections was approved by voters but being blocked anyway
Drawing Straws to Decide an Election in Mississippi
It may be surprising but 24 states decide tied votes by either drawing straws or flipping coins
Process to Abolish Canada’s Senate Should Move Forward
Many believe that getting rid of Canada’s Senate entirely will enhance the country’s democracy
NJ Plan to Move Hoboken Elections Draw Controversy
Moving the Hoboken elections to coincide with general election would boost turnout but proves difficult
Canadian Election Reforms Seek Proportional Representation
Will latest design of Canadian election reforms see an explosion of smaller parties in Parliament?
A Look at Congressional Electronic Voting Technology
Since January 23, 1973, the system for congressional electronic voting has been used in the House