Illinois lawsuit challenges granting only high-population counties an easier voter registration process
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Arizona Hybrid City Elections Survive Court Challenge
Experimental process of hybrid city elections in Tucson, Arizona plays with the nominating process
Absentee Ballot Concerns Lead to Redo St. Louis Election
A judge has tossed out the results of a primary vote and order a redo St. Louis election after mail vote problems
Election Timing Ignites Political Firestorm in Jersey City
Mayoral election timing is focus of a lawsuit reflecting national issue impacting voter turnout
Recriminations Follow Felon’s Campaign to Win School Board Race
Local official express regret after allowing convicted felon’s campaign to win a seat on the school board
A Dog Just Won a Third Term as Minnesota Town Mayor
Duke has won his third year as a Minnesota town mayor in a faux vote to raise money for charity
Push to Eliminate Jersey City Runoff Voting is Delayed
NJ capitol Jersey City runoff voting to continue after deadline for action passed by administration
The Most Important Political Counties In The Country?
New study lists the most important political counties in the country and offers predictions on winner
Towns That Ban Political Lawn Signs Spark Controversy
Question over whether political lawn signs are constitutionally protected free speech or something else
Fight For Local California Instant Runoff Voting Moves Forward
Bill allowing local cities in California instant runoff voting will be discussed in state assembly