Move to introduce Jersey City November elections was approved by voters but being blocked anyway
American Local Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
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NJ Plan to Move Hoboken Elections Draw Controversy
Moving the Hoboken elections to coincide with general election would boost turnout but proves difficult
Behind the Dismally Low Houston Latino Voter Turnout
Houston Latino voter numbers are dominant on paper but dismal turnout means low representation
Virgin Islands Presidential Voting Rights Badly Needed
If the locals are to have access to American democracy, Virgin Islands presidential voting is key
16-Year-Old Voting Age For President in Washington D.C.?
City would not be the first in country to allow 16-year-old voting but many are opposed to change
Explaining Seattle’s Radical Campaign Finance Reform
Seattle voters approved a radical campaign finance law designed as public funding of candidates
Multiple Election Donor Transparency Referenda on Tap
Maine and Seattle see important donor transparency votes that could redefine campaign finance laws
VIDEO: John Oliver’s Local Election Day Turnout Plea
Voters should heed comedian John Oliver’s local election advice: participation is vitally important
Win the Lottery by Voting in Philadelphia
Non-profit will award $10,000 to lucky person for voting in Philadelphia in bid to boost turnout
Thrown Off the Ballot After Four Years in Office
I can’t thank you enough for your attention to my re-election campaign this year. As disappointing as it was to be thrown off the ballot, I know that the campaign was not in vain. Nor were the four years in office.