State-level institutions offer democratic opportunity than federal ones. They readily give majorities a chance to rule on equal terms.
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.
Negative Partisanship Works In American Elections
The vocabulary of American politics is vehement, with characters on the right and left demonizing those on the other side as extremists.
Colorado Guilty Plea A First For US Election Task Force
After the 2020 vote election workers came under attack. A Nebraska man has admitted plotting to kill top Colorado election officials.
Violent Threats to Election Workers Are Common. Prosecutions are Not
Election workers have received threats ever since the former President began to push the “big lie,” but few convictions have followed.
Florida Doesn’t Need a Speech Czar
Full disclosure: I’m a liberal Democrat. So, I won’t be sending in my vote-by-mail ballot for Ron DeSantis in November. Nor will I vote for him in 2024.
Introducing: When The People Decide
Several activists and average citizens have changed their communities and the country by taking important issues directly to votes.
Non-Partisan Primaries Versus Top-4, Top-2 Primaries
Non-partisan elections and primary-election innovations, like Alaska’s adoption of the Top-4 primary, have fundamental differences.
What We Lose When We Lose Competitive Congressional Districts
Less than 8% of congressional districts, according to Cook Political Report, are expected to be competitive in the midterm elections.
Reviewing Apportionment And Redistricting
Recently revised maps show a tiny net gain for Democrats, but re-apportionment still falls short of being even net proportional.
Activists Say Cyber Agency Weakens Voting Tech Advisory
Friday, the top cybersecurity agency issued a final version of an advisory on voting machine weaknesses in Georgia, other states.