People in the critically important over NYC over 50 voter group focus local politicians on economy
American Local Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Old People Run New York City
Majority of New York City voters are over fifty and political power of elderly to only rise showing that in reality, the fact is old people run New York
Coming Detroit Elections Now Seen as Crucial
After becoming biggest American city to ever file bankruptcy Detroit elections will be critical
The Fall of Detroit and Your Retirement Plans
Fall of Detroit: Bankruptcy for city means Detroit’s neighbors could also face more daunting retirement
NYC Race for Mayor Remains Wide Open
Large number of parties, candidates and inter-party competition hints at close NYC race for mayor
Marxist Elected Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi
Far left Marxist elected mayor of Jackson and wins race in Mississippi despite nationalist label
Instant Runoff Voting in New York City?
NYC could become latest to join growing trend of instant runoff voting reform
Elderly Likely to Decide NYC Vote for Mayor
Elderly likely to decide NYC vote as city has large number of participating voters over fifty
How a Election is Impacted by Local Redistricting
New Jersey’s new laws have changed the balance of power being impacted by local redistricting
US Virgin Islands Plagued by Election Corruption
Trouble in Paradise: Virgin Islands plagued by election corruption scandal that hits locals hard