More than ever before, National Democratic groups are making election law litigation a key part of their 2020 strategy, Simon Pathé writes in Roll Call.
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.
White House Says Trump Warned Russia not to Interfere in US Elections
President Donald Trump warned Russia not to interfere in U.S. elections in talks with Russia’s top diplomat on Tuesday, the White House said.
Shrinking in rural NC will affect redistricting after the 2020 elections
Analysts predict that new electoral maps in North Carolina will be more Democratic-leaning but could still favor Republicans.
Common Cause Lauds Passage of Voting Rights Advancement Act, Urges Senate to Follow Suit
Common Cause has issued a statement welcoming the passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act (HR 4) by the House of Representative.
Ranked-Choice Voting Comes into effect in NYC 2021!
On November 5th, 2019 New Yorkers overwhelmingly approved Ranked Choice Voting for local elections. Nearly 75% of voters were in favor of the proposal.
Nevada: Grassroots independent citizen redistricting commission initiative
A grassroots initiative aims to take power to draw districts from legislators and give it to an independent citizen redistricting commission.
New rules for Erie County Poll Workers Following Misplaced Votes
A PEB problem in Millcreek’s 4th Precinct, Erie County, originally thought to be so much of a deal, amounted to 400 votes not being tabulated.
America’s 2020 Election Calendar
With this year’s elections coming to an end, the American voter is looking to crucial 2020 elections. Electionline.org has the 2020 electoral calendar.
Ohio: Security central preoccupation of Local Boards of Elections
An attempted security hack into Ohio’s Secretary State’s website has prompted a renewed drive in the State to focus on security systems ahead of elections.
Wisconsin: new voting law helps those with disabilities
November 22, Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin signed into law a new bipartisan legislation which creates new accommodations for people with verbal challenges.