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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.
Tips For Local Government Websites To Boost Voting
Small changes can make local government websites much more useful tools for citizens during elections
How Chicago’s Election Technology Protects Local Voters
Officials believe that updates to Chicago’s election technology prevents repeat of past scandals
Have Chicago’s Voting Protections Gone Far Enough?
Trump campaign launched critique of Chicago’s voting protections but locals feel the problem was fixed
Casino Lobby Determined to Secure Win in Atlantic City Battle
New Jersey state gambling laws are at issue as the casino lobby battles to secure special place for Atlantic City
Koch Brothers on Quest to Replace Political Parties
Years of big spending on lobbying in local elections part of the Koch’s plan to replace political parties
Ballot to Ask Residents About District of Columbia Statehood
November will see residents vote on a single proposal for District of Columbia statehood by splitting city
One Man’s Battle Against His Town’s Political Sign Restrictions
Issues of free speech clash with local laws when political sign restrictions for privately owned lawns are concerned
Bill Filed For Virginia Top-Two Voting in State and Local Elections
Move towards a system of Virginia top-two voting follows a national trend in election method experimentation
Jersey City Referendum on Election Timing Moves Forward
The question of election timing will have a big impact on voter turnout after the Jersey City referendum