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American State Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles

American state elections are known as the laboratories of the democracy. State legislatures, governors, judges and many other positions are determined by election depending on state laws. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on American State Elections.

Study: 2020 Election Increased Alcohol Use And Decreased Sleep

by DC Editors - March 14, 2023

Study: 2020 Election Increased Alcohol Use And Decreased Sleep

Many experienced reduced sleep quality, higher stress, negative emotions, and more alcohol during the 2020 election period.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Science

More Black Women Run For Office, But A Ceiling Remains

by DC Editors - March 14, 2023

More Black Women Run For Office, But A Ceiling Remains

Significant hurdles await Rep. Barbara Lee as she hits the campaign trial for a senate seat in California, a race expected to be competitive.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Women and Democracy

10 Ways Citizens United Is Damaging Our Democracy

by DC Editors - January 26, 2023

10 Ways Citizens United Is Damaging Our Democracy

“Protecting democracy” was the top issue listed by voters as an “extremely important” reason they decided to vote in the 2022 election.

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

Risks Ahead In SCOTUS ‘Independent State Legislature Theory’ Case

by DC Editors - January 26, 2023

Risks Ahead In SCOTUS ‘Independent State Legislature Theory’ Case

The Supreme Court’s Dec. 7 argument in Moore v. Harper offered some encouraging signs it would back the “independent state legislature theory”.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Supreme Court

Study Examines Influence Of Secret Donors In US Politics

by DC Editors - January 12, 2023

Public Funding Can Dilute Big Money Influence On California Politics

How dark money is influencing who controls Washington is one of the controversial issues raised by the rise in dark money.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Transparency, Money Politics

Ohio Voters Will Need Photo ID For In-Person Voting

by DC Editors - January 12, 2023

Ohio Voters Will Need Photo ID For In-Person Voting

Ohio – Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday signed a bill that will require Ohio voters to show a photo ID when voting in person…

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Voter Access, Voter ID

COVID-19 And Voter Turnout In The 2020 Election

by DC Editors - January 3, 2023

COVID-19 And Voter Turnout In The 2020 Election

COVID-death rates depressed turnout somewhat from 2016 levels, contributed to increased use of mail and early-in-person voting.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Science, Voter Turnout

Big Cities In Swing States Saw Declines In Midterm Voting

by DC Editors - December 22, 2022

Big Cities In Swing States Saw Declines In Midterm Voting

Big cities faltered this year in producing the large vote totals that Democrats have traditionally relied on for election wins in many states.

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

Georgia’s Racial Turnout Gap Grew In 2022

by DC Editors - December 22, 2022

Georgia’s Racial Turnout Gap Grew In 2022

Despite high voter turnout in last month’s election, the racial turnout gap was larger than any point in the past decade.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access, Voter Turnout, Voting Rights Act

Arizona Ballot Measure To Require Disclosure For Political Spending Wins

by DC Editors - November 18, 2022

Arizona Ballot Measure To Require Disclosur

Voters pulled back the curtain on unknown campaign spending, approved ballot that requires public exposure of big-dollar donors.

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

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