Proposed bill would create a system where judges compete for South Carolina judicial election
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Why Only Dems and Republicans Appear on Virginia Ballots
Space is automatically saved for only the two major parties on Virginia ballots, drawing scorn
Considering Various Proposals For Top-Two Voting Systems
Debate on the viability of Top-Two voting systems continues across multiple state legislatures
Challenges For the Newly-Founded Green Mountain Party
Vermont-based Green Mountain Party is facing difficulty in getting qualified to appear on ballot
Voter-Rights Groups Win Florida Redistricting Decision
Moving one step closer to fair election system after Florida redistricting decision in court
NASCAR Logos For Politicians on California Ballot
Would the transparency of NASCAR logos for political donors on politicians be appropriate?
65 State and Local Officials Fell to 2015 Recall Election Trend
More politicians are destined to fall this year as recall election trend spreads to new locales
Arizona Redistricting Case at the Supreme Court
Supreme Court arguments begin in haste for potentially disruptive Arizona redistricting case
Democrats Pushing NJ Redistricting Changes Over Protests
Republicans view proposed NJ redistricting changes as partisan effort towards one party rule
Michigan Straight-Ticket Vote is Bad For Independents
Legislature ends use of Michigan straight-ticket device that disadvantaged independent candidates