South Dakota legislature looking to amend how early voting is conducted. House Bill 1178 would lower the early voting period from 46 days down to 14.
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.
Working Families Party Enters its First Pennsylvania Election
Pamela K. Williams’ candidacy offers the “possibility of making history as the commonwealth’s first openly lesbian state representative”.
Worries Over Corruption in Kentucky Election Cybersecurity Contract
Worries over corruption in Kentucky after Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes hired firm called CyberScout to address the state’s election security.
Ranked or Approval Voting for New Hampshire Presidential Primaries?
Harvard law professor Larry Lessig has been in New Hampshire often enough for political advocacy that he knows what will get lawmakers’ attention here.
6 Ways to Trace Dark Money in Politics Like an Expert
Massive amount of money spent on campaign advocacy and totally hidden from voters has huge influence on our elections. Here are 6 ways to trace dark money.
On the 6th Anniversary of the Disability Party, Some Background
Disabled Americans are encouraged to vote, but that’s all. No barriers have been removed to ensure that disabled voters have disabled candidates to vote for. Some states pretend that no disabled persons have disability rights as a candidate.
Bipartisan Push to Allow Same-Day Voter Registration in Kansas
Bipartisan push to allow same-day voter registration in Kansas abandoning a state law that requires people to register three weeks in advance of an election.
Indiana Secretary of State and Election Security Advocates Square Off
Indiana’s secretary of state Connie Lawson is battling a public records request for correspondence with the National Association of Secretaries of State.
PODCAST: Using the Tools of Democracy to Address Economic Inequality
As the gap between rich and poor widens, so too does trust in political institutions and faith in democracy itself. Democracy is opposite to inequality.
An Independent Commission to Fix New Hampshire Gerrymandering
New Hampshire needs fair commission that is inclusive, transparent and gives all Granite Staters an equal say in democracy to fix its gerrymandering issues.