In unexpected new development in election methodology, state capital Anchorage has pioneered using tiles from the popular board game Scrabble to decide Alaska election ties
American Local Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Indiana Town Debates Introducing Term Limits
Introducing term limits for local politicians is highly popular with voters in Tinley Park, Indiana
Revelations Bring Protests by Occupy Sandy New Jersey
Occupy Sandy New Jersey is protesting over allegations that local politics influenced aid money
NY Transparency Activist Reimbursed by Town After Win
NY transparency activist reimbursed after suing for more information from his local government
Getting Philadelphia in the Habit of Voting
At City Hall, I am busy running non-partisan workshops on how to run for Committeeperson, spreading the message about how larger turnout pulls in more resources, sending along job alerts and collaborating on procedural improvements.
VIDEO: Local Indiana Electronic Voting System Problems
Electronic voting machines used for voter sign-ins hit snag in Indiana County
Where do Philly’s Ward Leaders Come From?
Philadelphia Ward Leaders. Who are they? What do they do? According to press reports Ward Leaders “spread out the cash in the days before the election” and “make sure the City follows through on what needs to be done in the community.”
New Mayor, New Era in Boston
New Era in Boston as city has new mayor for first time in decades heralding major changes
How to Get Info on State and Local Politicians
Guide shows how to find public info on state and local politicians and their campaign donations
Virginia Bill Seeks State and Local Political Donor Website
Setting up local political donor website statewide would be landmark for Virginia transparency