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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.

Running as Independent for Mayor in Mississippi

by DC Editors - April 16, 2013

mississippi running as independent for mayor

Candidate wins right to run as independent for mayor in Mississippi of small town of Meridian

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Independent Politicians, Third Party

Impact of Local Election Laws on Two Small Municipalities

by DC Editors - April 16, 2013

Partners for Pearl River Community Web logo election

Local election laws have big impact on lives at local levels as shown in two municipalities

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections

Anthony Weiner Could Run for NYC Mayor

by DC Editors - April 10, 2013

nyc mayor race anthony weiner

Anthony Weiner Could Run: Departing Mayor Bloomberg’s job is highly sought political power position

Filed Under: Democracy in America, Democracy News Headlines Tagged With: American Local Elections, Democrats, New York City and State Elections

Diverse Group of Candidates for NJ Elections

by DC Editors - April 1, 2013

Candidates for NJ elections from across the political spectrum in race for seats in state and local government

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Chris Christie

Major Campaign Finance Reform Pushed in NY

by DC Editors - March 30, 2013

Statue of Liberty NY election reform

Major overhaul leading to statewide public funding of elections in discussions of campaign finance reform pushed in NY by Governor Andrew Cuomo

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Money Politics, New York City and State Elections

Divided NC County Loses Entire Elections Board

by Leah Dearborn - March 22, 2013

non-scientific coverage polling has become a political game

Lenoir County is left without an elections board when members resign over differences

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections

New York County Adds Provisions For Spanish Speakers

by DC Editors - March 14, 2013

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Provisions For Spanish Speakers: Spanish speaking poll watchers reflect strength of demographic

Filed Under: Democracy in America, Democracy News Headlines Tagged With: American Local Elections, Latino Voting Rights, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access

Town & City Approval Voting Moves Forward in Arizona

by DC Editors - March 11, 2013

plurality voting american style

City Approval Voting: Approval voting gets crucial support of Arizona Senate in bid

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Election Methods

Los Angeles to Hold New Election for Mayor

by DC Editors - March 6, 2013

As the second biggest city in America, Mayor is a powerful political post where plans for diverse American city Los Angeles to hold new election

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections

Uncounted “Mushroom Votes” Crop Up In NYC

by DC Editors - March 6, 2013

new Health Secretary email transparency accusations

Hundreds of uncounted “Mushroom Votes” were recently found by New York City Board of Elections

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, New York City and State Elections, Voter Registration

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