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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.

Podcast: Celebrating Democracy’s Small Victories

October 31, 2022 by Jenna Spinelle Leave a Comment

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

October 20, 2022 by Joe Mathews Leave a Comment

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

October 13, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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?

October 1, 2022 by Joe Mathews Leave a Comment

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

September 23, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

Denver Renews Voting Software Feds Say Proved Vulnerable

August 11, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Denver Renews Voting Software Feds Say Proved Vulnerable

A federal agency warned about a security breach on the Dominion systems last month. But Denver City Council has decided to use them.

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

Conspiracy-Promoting Sheriffs Claim Vast Election Authority

July 28, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Conspiracy-Promoting Sheriffs Claim Vast Election Authority

A Sheriff in Johnson Hayden, which includes suburbs of Kansas City, has opened an inquiry into fictitious election fraud in the county.

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

A Hidden New Threat to U.S. Elections

July 28, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

A Hidden New Threat to U.S. Elections

Some Republican-led counties are refusing to certify election results, which, if it spreads, could destabilize American democracy.

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

Portlanders To Vote On Single Transferable Vote

June 19, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Portlanders To Vote On Single Transferable Vote

Three proposals to change the size, functions, and method of electing Portland’s City Council will be on the ballot on Nov. 8.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections

Approval Voting For Seattle City Elections

June 18, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Approval Voting For Seattle City Elections

Seattle will determine whether to adopt a new system of voting that would allow voters to choose as many candidates as they like.

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

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