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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.

D.C. Residents Ponder Ranked-Choice Voting

By DC Editors - January 24, 2021 Leave a Comment

D.C. Residents Ponder Ranked-Choice Voting

A debate has emerged among political activists whether the District’s electoral system should be changed to ranked-choice voting.

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

Queens Set to Hold NYC’s First Ranked-Choice Election

By DC Editors - January 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

First Ranked-Choice Election

The launch of ranked-choice voting will be a special election to replace the vacant seat in the 24th City Council District.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Election Methods, New York City and State Elections

Fierce Debate Over Legality of Ranked Voting in Austin, Texas

By DC Editors - January 20, 2021 Leave a Comment

Legality of Ranked Voting in Austin

Austin could have the chance to vote on significant changes to the city’s governance and democratic process if a petition submitted is deemed valid.

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

Denver Seeks to Build Innovative Campaign Finance System

By DC Editors - January 17, 2021 Leave a Comment

Innovative Campaign Finance System

MapLight is partnering with the City and County of Denver, Colorado, to build a new campaign finance system to advance government transparency.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Election Transparency, Money Politics, Public Financing of Elections

Considering A Ranked Voting System in Arlington, Virginia

By DC Editors - January 17, 2021 Leave a Comment

Ranked Voting System

Arlington’s efforts to create “instant-runoff” County Board elections may hinge on an upcoming meeting with technology vendors.

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

Republican plan to stall certification of Biden’s win could hurt future election security, experts say

By DC Editors - January 5, 2021 Leave a Comment

Republican plan to stall certification of Biden's win could hurt future election security, experts say

A dozen Republicans are threatening to block certification of Biden’s win in congress. While the effort is set to fail, it could hurt election security.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Election Security, Republicans

Former Cybersecurity Chief Sues Trump Campaign for Defamation

By DC Editors - December 9, 2020 Leave a Comment

Former Cybersecurity Chief Sues Trump Campaign for Defamation

Former cybersecurity boss, Chris Krebs, fired by Trump last month for asserting November 3 elections were secure, has sued Trump campaign for defamation.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, American Local Elections, American State Elections, Election Security

Pro-democracy activists angered by Trump’s election fraud claims

By DC Editors - December 9, 2020 Leave a Comment

Pro-democracy activists angered by Trump's election fraud claims

Trump’s baseless claims of election fraud have eroded confidence in America’s democracy. This situation has angered pro-democracy activists.

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

Even Trump-Appointed Judges Balk at President’s Efforts to Overturn the Election

By DC Editors - December 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

Even Trump-Appointed Judges Balk at President’s Efforts to Overturn the Election

The latest in the line of Judges to throw out Trump’s election lawsuits is Pennsylvania Federal Judge Stephanos Bibas who was appointed by Trump.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, American Local Elections, American State Elections, Supreme Court

Officials: Trump attacks on voting putting election staff at risk

By DC Editors - December 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

Officials: Trump attacks on voting putting election staff at risk

Since November 3 Trump has launched baseless attacks on America’s electoral integrity. His attacks are putting election staff at risk, officials warned.

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

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