Money raised for NYC mayoral votes drawing huge sums but regrettably not all of it public
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How NYC Can Upgrade its Mayoral Election System
New York City needs to upgrade its mayoral elections to make a worldwide impact for democracy
What NYC Vote Means for America Identity Politics
Identity politics seems to be less of an issue in NYC, at least with the Democratic Party
On San Francisco’s Participatory Budgeting System
San Francisco’s participatory budgeting internet-based system allows citizens to directly vote
De Blasio Leads Dems as NYC Throws Out Bums
De Blasio Leads Dems! NYC city voters reject an array of insider and scandal ridden politicians
Votes in NYC Mayoral Primary Elections
Voting underway in closely watched NYC mayoral primary elections as challengers face off
Influence of Money Poisons Buffalo NY Election
Corruption, fraud and money swirls around Buffalo NY election raising fears for legitimacy
Unusual Clash Over Fundraising in Local NJ Election
Fundraising in local NJ election campaign has seen clash between candidate and his party
Philadelphia Hosts Only Northeast Hearing On Voting
Only Northeast hearing on voting law’s existing problems in Philadelphia is one of a kind chance
NYC Mayor Primaries Show No Frontrunner
NYC Mayor primaries race starts with primary elections in two weeks with no frontrunner