Unchallenged and inadequate local rules for money in elections revealed in New Jersey vote
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Should NYC Use Electronic Voting Machines?
Will NYC use electronic voting machines or would it revert to old-fashioned lever instead
Activists Push Los Angeles Money in Elections Reform
Role of Los Angeles Money in Elections reform is challenged by drive for new limits on donations
Money in Elections on Los Angeles Ballot
New controls on money in elections on Los Angeles ballots will be decided on by voters
Twitter Revolutionizing Local US Elections
Social media like Twitter revolutionizing local US elections and has clearly altered the political balance in places like New Jersey where politicians are invested
New Push for Illinois Redistricting Reform
Grassroots campaign for Illinois redistricting reform in Chicago gaining steam and more signatures
Detroit NAACP Fights for Local Voting Rights
Michigan African-American voters challenged as local voting rights are threatened
NJ Push for Capital Jersey City Term Limits
Throwing support behind stricter local Jersey City term limits on political terms amid corruption
How Gerrymandering Impacted PA School Vote
Gerrymandering impacted PA voting districts perverts the election system in eastern state
Detroit Socialist Candidate in Mayoral Election
Hard struck, union heavy city finds Detroit socialist candidate running popular push for mayor