Anthony Weiner Could Run: Departing Mayor Bloomberg’s job is highly sought political power position
American Local Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Diverse Group of Candidates for NJ Elections
Candidates for NJ elections from across the political spectrum in race for seats in state and local government
Major Campaign Finance Reform Pushed in NY
Major overhaul leading to statewide public funding of elections in discussions of campaign finance reform pushed in NY by Governor Andrew Cuomo
Divided NC County Loses Entire Elections Board
Lenoir County is left without an elections board when members resign over differences
New York County Adds Provisions For Spanish Speakers
Provisions For Spanish Speakers: Spanish speaking poll watchers reflect strength of demographic
Town & City Approval Voting Moves Forward in Arizona
City Approval Voting: Approval voting gets crucial support of Arizona Senate in bid
Los Angeles to Hold New Election for Mayor
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
Uncounted “Mushroom Votes” Crop Up In NYC
Hundreds of uncounted “Mushroom Votes” were recently found by New York City Board of Elections
What Happens When an Entire City Goes Under?
Detroit, once America’s third largest city, is seeking outside help in government budget collapse – Highlighting When an Entire City Goes Under
Bloomberg’s Anti-Gun Campaign Spending Big in Chicago
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg using wallet and allies to support candidates with anti-gun campaign spending