Trouble in Paradise: Virgin Islands plagued by election corruption scandal that hits locals hard
American Local Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
American local elections like county and city government elections are true laboratories of democracy. A surprising number of the laws that manage American elections are decided locally. So get involved wherever you are to build a better democracy. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on American State Elections.
Vote Reveals Weak Local Rules for Money in Elections
Unchallenged and inadequate local rules for money in elections revealed in New Jersey vote
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