Simple message on voter ID from Fox host Shep Smith about disenfranchising minority voters
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.
Third Parties Secure Oregon Ballot Access For November
Both Jill Stein and Gary Johnson secure Oregon ballot access right giving boost to chance for impact
Court to Rule on West Virginia Ballot Access For Independents
West Virginia ballot access case to consider whether you have to register as an independent to run as one
New Jersey Lobbying Watchdog Missing in Action
Vacancies at the Election Law Enforcement Commission’s board hamper New Jersey lobbying watchdog
Battle to Secure Virginia Felon Vote Heating Up
Legislature is taking dramatic steps to block Virginia felon vote changes by State Governor
Supreme Court Denies North Carolina Voter ID Appeal
Eight member Supreme Court results in loss for North Carolina voter ID appeal and win for election
Feds and State Battle Over Georgia Voter Information Leak
Cybersecurity help from the Federal government has been refused after last year’s Georgia voter information leak
Voters Having Trouble Obtaining a Valid Wisconsin ID
New rules have left many citizens without a valid Wisconsin ID needed to participate in November vote
Zika Debate Takes Center Stage in Florida Politics
Questions of how to fight an epidemic and control mosquito populations part of statewide Zika debate
Information on 200,000 Stolen in Illinois Vote Hacking
Perpetrator as yet unknown but private information lost in the recent Illinois vote hacking case