Amid election deniers and political polarization, it’s easy to overlook the times when democracy is actually working.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.