The City Council reportedly overrode mayor’s veto of a referendum for a new two-term cap
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 Election Reform in America and our articles on American State Elections.
How One Florida Town is Trying to Regulate Money Politics Locally
Ordinance means limiting big money and foreign influence in elections can start
Hasidic Vote Fraud Scandal Threatens to Split Community
The highly unusual cash-for-votes scam has threatened the stability of the update NY Hasidic community
Homeless Political Donors Are Now a Thing in Seattle
Every Seattle voter now gets four vouchers to donate twenty-five dollars to a political campaign
Kalief Browder’s Brother on Green Party Ticket For NYC Mayor
Taking on the cause of his brother, Akeem Browder was nominated to run by the state Green Party
Local Maine Green Party Candidate Wins Nonpartisan Election
It has proven difficult for third parties to succeed even locally, but the Maine Green Party found a way
Lawsuit Highlights Local Effects of Pennsylvania Redistricting System
A lawsuit filed Thursday argues that Pennsylvania’s 2011 congressional district map is unconstitutional
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
2% Local Voter Turnout Leads State to Take Action
Bid to hike 2% voter turnout for fire-district elections in New Jersey by moving them to November
When Local Democracy is on the Ballot
Local voter-backed initiatives can play a significant role in dictating voting rights and election rules
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