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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.

So Long, Paperless Mississippi Voting Machines

by DC Editors - May 6, 2022

So Long, Paperless Mississippi Voting Machines

It took a false election controversy to persuade Mississippi politicians and election officials of the real possibility of a rigged election, ironic.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Voting Machines, Voting Technology

The Effect of Television Advertising in US Elections

by DC Editors - May 4, 2022

The Effect of Television Advertising in US Elections

Broadcast advertising may determine the winner in at least some contests, influencing government composition and policy direction.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Political Artwork

Why It’s Now Illegal for Some With Disabilities To Vote

by DC Editors - May 3, 2022

Why It’s Now Illegal for Some With Disabilities To Vote

The pandemic helped improve access, but new barriers in states like Wisconsin are rolling back gains for thousands of voters with disabilities

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Disability and Democracy, Voter Access

States Struggle to Add Paper Trails to Voting Machines

by DC Editors - May 3, 2022

States Struggle to Add Paper Trails to Voting Machines

Voting machine upgrades… in several states have gained new urgency amid a flood of right-wing election lies, but there are challenges.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Voting Machines, Voting Technology

How Minority Parties (Might) Compete In One-Party States

by DC Editors - May 1, 2022

How Minority Parties (Might) Compete In One-Party States

Is there any way for minority parties to compete in lopsided states? This year, there appears to be a demand for alternatives.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Third Party

Redistricting Makes Michigan A Battleground State For Both Parties

by DC Editors - May 1, 2022

Redistricting Makes Michigan A Battleground State For Both Parties

Michigan’s new redistricting has made it a battleground. Several members of Congress want to run where districts have been redrawn.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Redistricting

The Conservative Case For Proportional Representation

by DC Editors - May 1, 2022

The Conservative Case For Proportional Representation

Washington Post columnist Henry Olsen calls on Congress to find a bipartisan accord to abolish gerrymandering, offering three options.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Methods, Proportional Representation

Fake Threat: Voter Fraud By Undocumented Immigrants

by DC Editors - May 1, 2022

Fake Threat: Voter Fraud By Undocumented Immigrants

Republican leaders and candidates are increasingly claiming without basis that illegal immigrants are gaining access to the ballot box.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, American State Elections, Election Transparency, Republicans

Gubernatorial Plurality Wins Highlight the Need for Ranked Voting

by DC Editors - May 1, 2022

Gubernatorial Plurality Wins Highlight the Need for Ranked Voting

When a candidate takes office without a majority vote the question is whether the outcome could be different if narrowed to two frontrunners.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Methods

In Election Misinformation Fight, ’2020 Changed Everything’

by DC Editors - April 26, 2022

In Election Misinformation Fight, ’2020 Changed Everything’

Using social media to directly reply to queries, polling location mistakes, or false claims might help to quickly stamp out viral misinformation.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Transparency, Social Media and Democracy

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Why It’s Now Illegal for Some With Disabilities To Vote Why It’s Now Illegal for Some With Disabilities To Vote (5/3/2022) - The pandemic helped improve access, but new barriers in states like Wisconsin are rolling back…
Aging White Men Who Commit Voter Fraud Have Nothing To Fear (4/22/2022) - The sentences stand in contrast with the actions of the Governor who recently got the…
New York Plans to Make it Easier for Blind People to Vote New York Plans to Make it Easier for Blind People to Vote (4/12/2022) - The state promised to enhance voting access for citizens with disabilities such as blindness and…
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Gerrymandering And The Limits Of Representative Democracy Gerrymandering And The Limits Of Representative Democracy (3/28/2022) - Unrestrained gerrymandering can greatly distort the composition of a legislature, possibly leading to loss of…
Bill Easing Access To Connecticut Absentee Voting Passes Bill Easing Access To Connecticut Absentee Voting Passes (3/27/2022) - The bill that would allow out-of-town commuters and caretakers to vote by absentee ballot won…