The governor has sympathies for changes in governance; he’s deeply familiar with democratic innovation. But will he actually take on democratic reform?
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.
Costly Court Race Points To Future For Judicial Elections
Thirty million dollars and counting has poured into the campaign for a swing seat on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court, with TV ads swamping the airwaves.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Podcast: Celebrating Democracy’s Small Victories
Amid election deniers and political polarization, it’s easy to overlook the times when democracy is actually working.
Los Angeles Doesn’t Need A City Council
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.
Support Builds For Portland Single Transferable Vote Initiative
Portland, Oregon voters will decide whether to pass an initiative for single transferable voting, a form of proportional representation.