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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 Election Reform in America and our articles on American State Elections.
Unused Voting Machine Delays PA Election Results
An unused voting machine put the results of some Palmer Township primary elections temporarily in doubt
Big Money Wins Big in LA School Board Race
Billionaire backers outspent school board president in the most expensive in LAUSD history
Why Energy Lobby Money is Flowing Into a Local Oregon Vote
Jordan Cove LNG backers spend huge money to sway Tiny Oregon county election
America’s Red Blue Divide is Extremely Local Phenomenon
Within a stretch of a couple miles, the political views often are nearly polar opposites in America
Changing Washington DC Primary Date to Comply With Federal Law
Lawmakers pushing to change the date of the city’s 2018 primary election to comply with federal laws
Facebook Releases Town Hall App Connecting You With Government
Facebook adds Town Hall feature to encourage users to get more involved in local government
Why Internal Union Elections Have Gone Out of Style
Out of 8 million in unions, only 478,000 voted in an election for their union representation
Disenrollments Spark Native American Tribal Membership Crisis
Native Americans are being evicted from their tribes, with little warning and little legal recourse
Expert Tips For Contacting Your Local Representatives
Calls for Americans to engage with their local governments and representatives are at an all-time high
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