Hard struck, union heavy city finds Detroit socialist candidate running popular push for mayor
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.
Should Non-Citizens Vote in NYC Elections?
Unusual proposal would allow resident non-citizens vote in NYC elections for local office only
NJ County Has One Stop Voting Program
Voting made easier for Union County, New Jersey residents with one stop voting
The Role of Money in Judicial Elections
Election of state judges faces same influx of cash donations to campaigns with rise of big money in judicial elections
City Wants Longer Terms for Elected Officials
Local council term limits may be extended as city wants longer terms of four year instead of two
NY County Leads Early Voting Opposition
Early voting opposition mostly on cost basis but not reasonable to be cheap with neighbor’s vote
Small Towns Stand Against Fracking
New York towns stand against fracking and score a victory against the all powerful oil industry
Bergen County NJ Raises Election Donor Limits
Large New Jersey county moves in wrong direction to allow more leniency for election donor limits
Louisiana to Stop Vote for Elected Education Chief
Plan to hold for Elected Education Chief in Louisiana fails to gain support in legislature
NY Belorussian Community Protest Hockey Tournament
NY Belorussian community is staunchly anti-dictatorship and supports democracy activists incountry