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VIDEO: Green Party Smells Victory in Queens
Green Party smells victory and has a good chance of getting a solid win in Astoria, Queens
Weak Laws Allow Big Donors to Buy Reno Politicians
VIDEO: Laws permit unlimited donations to buy Reno politicians without disclosing before elections
Low Turnout for Local Elections Worsens Nationwide
Across the country, turnout for local elections has plummeted and there are predictable results
VIDEO: Mayoral Debate in Small Town Massachusetts
Westfield, Massachusetts mayoral debate in small town is window into non-urban northeast
A Look at Vast System of NJ School Board Elections
Changes in timing of NJ school board elections vote could spur interest in noncompetitive system
District Vote Illustrates Money in New Jersey Elections
Inflow of huge money in New Jersey elections and statewide campaign districts stirs controversy
Extended Video Interview: Jury Voting Systems
Great new 45 minute video can be found at the Center for Election Science on jury voting systems
Nevada Term Limits Ignite Controversy in Reno
Political firestorm involves strict implementation of Reno, Nevada term limits on politicians
Local Syracuse Green Party Fights for Debate Access
Upstate New York’s growing Syracuse Green Party battle for opportunity to debate Republocrat mayor