Huge San Fran ballot containing hundreds of pages shows waste is no stranger to San Francisco
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.
Voting in Organizations, Clubs, Meetings, and Families
Recommendations for using the appropriate voting systems in small groups including voting in organizations, clubs, committees, meetings, and even families.
Term Limits for All Three Branches of Government?
Author calls for introduction of term limits for all three branches of government
Should There be Term Limits in School Boards?
Term limits in school boards across Tennessee would be step towards higher turnover and access
California Moves to Limit Public Referendums
Bill introduction would lead to new limitations that would limit public referendums in California’s massive system
Local Election Dismal Turnout is Much Too Common
Minuscule rates of awareness mean local election dismal turnouts and spark call for changes
Local Transparency Push Fails in Aspen
Mayor’s local transparency push fails to pass Aspen city council despite public support
Working Families Party Making Gains in Philadelphia
Leaders of the Working Families Party making gains and mulling contesting the Pennsylvania city-council at-large seat
Running as Independent for Mayor in Mississippi
Candidate wins right to run as independent for mayor in Mississippi of small town of Meridian
Impact of Local Election Laws on Two Small Municipalities
Local election laws have big impact on lives at local levels as shown in two municipalities