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New York City and State Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
This special section covers New York city and state elections. New York City is the most populous city in the US and exerts a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment, especially because this is where Democracy Chronicles is headquartered! Also see our articles on local governments.
NYC Race for Mayor Remains Wide Open
Large number of parties, candidates and inter-party competition hints at close NYC race for mayor
Chalker Protests To Continue In Jeff Olson’s Honor
After Chalk demonstrator Jeff Olson’s acquittal, supporters still plan to protest and celebrate. Jeff Olson supporters plan protests in San Diego and Bremerton, WA.
Variety of Voting Groups Reject Supreme Court Decision
Democracy community and voting groups reject Supreme Court case overturning of Voting Rights Act
Was Democracy Activist Fired by NYU for Politics?
Accusations that pressure from donor China dictatorship got activist fired by NYU for politics
Instant Runoff Voting in New York City?
NYC could become latest to join growing trend of instant runoff voting reform
Elderly Likely to Decide NYC Vote for Mayor
Elderly likely to decide NYC vote as city has large number of participating voters over fifty
Chinese Democracy Activist’s Exile in NYC
Promoting democracy fight from new home in NYC, Chinese democracy activist’s exile put to good use
Should NYC Use Electronic Voting Machines?
Will NYC use electronic voting machines or would it revert to old-fashioned lever instead
Radical Democracy Seeks Rewrite of Government
Radical democracy is the idea that democracy is an unfinished product where bold ideas are welcome