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American Local Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles

American local elections like county and city government elections are true laboratories of democracy. A surprising number of the laws that manage American elections are decided locally. So get involved wherever you are to build a better democracy. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on American State Elections.

Philadelphia To Use Electronic Poll Books In This Year’s Election

by DC Editors - February 8, 2023

Philadelphia To Use Electronic Poll Books In This Year's Election

This year, Philadelphia voters will choose a new mayor. When they head to the polls in May’s primary election, they’ll see something else new.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Voting Machines, Voting Technology

Trump Calls For Election Of Principals By School Parents

by DC Editors - February 4, 2023

Trump Calls For Election Of Principals By School Parents

Former President Donald Trump launched a fired-up culture war… at American classrooms, calling… for certification of “patriotic teachers.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Direct Democracy and Referendums, Education, Election Methods, Republicans

Enfranchising Voters In Washington State Jails Face Local Pushback

by DC Editors - January 30, 2023

Enfranchising Voters In Washington State Jails Face Local Pushback

Washington State…allocated $2.5 million for grants to counties wishing to ease ballot access to a group of people who are eligible to vote.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Felon Voting, Voter Access

Big Cities In Swing States Saw Declines In Midterm Voting

by DC Editors - December 22, 2022

Big Cities In Swing States Saw Declines In Midterm Voting

Big cities faltered this year in producing the large vote totals that Democrats have traditionally relied on for election wins in many states.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Voter Turnout

Local Kentucky Races Decided By Coin Toss

by DC Editors - November 13, 2022

Local Kentucky Races Decided By Coin Toss

When there is a tie in an election, how do you make a decision? According to state law, a coin toss will suffice in Kentucky.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Election Methods

Podcast: Celebrating Democracy’s Small Victories

by Jenna Spinelle - October 31, 2022

Amid election deniers and political polarization, it’s easy to overlook the times when democracy is actually working.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Local Elections

Los Angeles Doesn’t Need A City Council

by Joe Mathews - October 20, 2022

The people of L.A. will have the opportunity to live a dream and fire their failed politicians, so they can take up the work of local democracy.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Local Elections, Direct Democracy and Referendums

Support Builds For Portland Single Transferable Vote Initiative

by DC Editors - October 13, 2022

Portland, Oregon voters will decide whether to pass an initiative for single transferable voting, a form of proportional representation.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Election Methods, Proportional Representation

Can Fighting Money with Money Create Fairer Elections?

by Joe Mathews - October 1, 2022

Can Fighting Money with Money Create Fairer Elections?

Less than 1 percent of the population donates to local races. In Oakland, giving voters ‘democracy dollars’ might even the playing field.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Local Elections, Money Politics

The Battle To Save Democracy Starts At The Local Library

by DC Editors - September 23, 2022

The Battle To Save Democracy Starts At The Local Library

As efforts to ban books…grow, so do attacks on libraries. There’s a reason…extremists keep targeting these crucial civic institutions.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Education, Voter Turnout, Youth Voting Rights

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