A surprisingly good year of progress in state felon voting rights has enfranchised thousands
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Proposed North Carolina District Boundaries Still Unfair
Even after proposal rejected for bias, the North Carolina district boundaries fight goes on
Navajo Nation Fights Utah Mail-Only Ballot Law
Argument is that unwritten Navajo language leaves them at disadvantage in mail-only ballot system
Presidential Primary Ballot Versus Partisan Ballot in California
New California partisan ballot under assault from a group who prefer Presidential primary ballots
New York Special Elections Fill Seats of the Fallen Corrupt
As the state makes preparations for two New York special elections, the stain of corruption which has infected Albany and New York politics now pose a new challenge for the prospective nominees
Gun Reform Lobby Making Waves in New Jersey
Domestic violence bill has united voters behind the gun reform lobby in this NJ push for change
Veteran ID of Iwo Jima Vet Not Valid Under Wisconsin Voter ID
When a 90-yr old WWII vet of Iwo Jima battle can’t use veteran ID to vote, something has to change
Maine Public Campaign Finance System May Go Broke
Lack of money to support Maine public campaign finance system is putting the program in threat
Unlimited Party Funding Allowed For Colorado Super PACS
There will be no limits to donations for Colorado Super PACS after this recent court ruling
Making it Easier to Register a Maryland Political Party
New legislation to make the system for registering a new Maryland political party more reasonable