The race for Illinois governor could be the most expensive in history. The two major candidates have already raised a combined quarter billion dollars.
American State Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
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New Cost of Voting Index Reveals State-Imposed Voting Barriers
Voting was most difficult in Mississippi and voting was easiest in Oregon, which was the only state to make use of automatic voter registration that year.
Wisconsin Shows How States Can Secure Election Before November
Wisconsin’s action last week requiring a post-election audit will help secure the November vote and should be followed by states that lack such protections.
North Dakota Native Americans Battle Against Voter ID Law
North Dakota officials tell tribes of election requirements though some American Indian tribes argued that they sometimes aren’t properly assigned on reservations.
A Publication On the Voter Purge Rate: A Growing Threat
The voter purge rate is so high today that there is a true risk to democracy. A new report takes an inside look at how democratic rights are trampled on.
Florida Proves Ready To Extend Voting Rights To Ex-Felons
Participation in choosing who to represent the people is a civic duty. If this right is stripped, then a democratic society is failing to reach all.
What is the Way Out of the Endless Gerrymandering Debate?
A working redistricting process attempts to redress a problem identified by the Founding Fathers: How to account for population changes over time.
North Carolina Closes Early Voting Locations in Latest Outrage
In June, the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation mandating that voting sites in the state remain open for uniform hours on weekdays.
California Joins Other States Teaching Media Literacy in Schools
California Governor has signed into state law a bill that mandates the California Department of Education provide media literacy resources on its website.
The Republican Party is Brazenly Subverting American Elections
Republicans appear so desperate to hold onto power, KNOWING they lack majority support, that they are pulling out every dirty trick in the book to hinder and deny access to the polls.