Voters pulled back the curtain on unknown campaign spending, approved ballot that requires public exposure of big-dollar donors.
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Voting-system Firms Battle Right-Wing Rage Against The Machines
Due to high cost of eradicating misinformation, voting machine pending makers are obliged to boost spending on litigation and PR.
96% Of U.S. House Races Won By The Biggest Spender
96% of House races called so far have been won by the biggest spender. To control the House, the GOP only need to flip six seats.
The Enduring Appeal of ‘I Voted’ Stickers
Ulster County voters were in for a treat – or was it a trick? – when polls opened on the morning of Halloween for the third day of early voting.
Billionaire Mark Cuban Promotes New Voting System
Cuban believes that the two-party system is not fair and does not represent a large part of the electorate, the ranked-choice system is the lesser evil.
Massive Disenfranchisement and Racial Disparities in 2022 Texas
Data from the March primary shows that just one of the bill’s many provisions caused massive disenfranchisement and major racial disparities.
Louisiana Uses ‘Jungle Primaries’. What Does That Mean?
In a “jungle primary” or “majority vote primary,” all candidates regardless of party run against each other on the same ballot.
Outside Spending On Midterm Elections Tops $1 Billion*
Outside spending on 2022 federal midterm elections topped $1 billion, surpassing the nearly $701.8 million during the 2018 midterms.
Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, To Illustrate The Story
Ron DeSantis’ arrest of 20 ex-felons for voting is unveiled MAGA republican attempt to undermine black community election enthusiasm.
When Should The States Decide?
Reproductive rights are heading to ballots in states across the country this fall. Are states the right venue for this and other issues?