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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.

Look at Local Elections in Small Corner of America

October 23, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Local Elections in Small Corner of America

Small corner of America’s Holtville City, California releases information about local Council Candidates

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: American Local Elections

French Television Takes a Look at Elections in NYC

October 22, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Bloomberg w France Sarkozy at NYC Skyline

French curious about elections in NYC, Presidential campaign donors and even more about those negative campaign ads

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: American Local Elections, France, New York City and State Elections

False Voting Info on Cleveland Billboard in Black Neighborhood

October 4, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Worrying Billboard Attempts to Deter African-American Voters From the Elections in Ohio With False Voting Info

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, American Local Elections, Minority Voting Rights, Voter ID, Voter Suppression

Democracy High Schools Recognized in Illinois

September 17, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Kids Vote Some Citizens

Illinois Program Aims to Increase Civic Education With Creation of Democracy High School Awards

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: American Local Elections, Education, Youth Voting Rights

Organizations Collaborate in Los Angeles Voter Participation Drive

September 12, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Los Angeles Voter Participation Drive

Many Urban Citizens Do Not Register Despite Importance of Elections Needing Los Angeles Voter Participation Drive

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Democracy Charity, Voter Turnout

Voter Turnout: Access or Apathy?

August 24, 2012 by Josh Stewart Leave a Comment

Our Veterans Low Voter Turnout

A Vitally Important Increase in American Voter Turnout Starts at Home

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Local Elections, Voter Access, Voter ID, Voter Suppression, Voter Turnout

Detroit NAACP Fights Against Voter Supression

August 8, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Detroit NAACP and Minorities

Detroit NAACP and Minorities Protecting the Vulnerable at Risk Due to Changes in Election Laws

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, American Local Elections, Voter Access, Voter Suppression

Small Town Candidate Runs Without Georgia Campaign Donations

July 20, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Without Georgia Campaign Donations

Unique and Heroic Stand by Conservative Activist Running Without Georgia Campaign Donations Sets Example of Honest Government Despite Opponents Cashpile

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: American Local Elections, Money Politics

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Election Expert Discusses Reform in US, Guatemala

July 6, 2012 by Adrian Tawfik Leave a Comment

California Election Expert Discusses Reform

Calls For Approval Voting and Participation in the Democratic Process Are Reaching Climax in America and Guatemala as Election Expert Discusses Reform

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals Tagged With: American Local Elections, Central America, Election Methods, Money Politics, Polling, Proportional Representation, Redistricting, Voter ID, Voter Registration

Local and State Efforts Against Citizens United Continue

June 23, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Support For Democracy From the Birthplace of Modern Elections

Philadelphia Resolution Condemning Citizens United Gets Congressman Fattah’s Support Amid Growing State Efforts Against Citizens United

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Citizens United, Money Politics

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