It may be surprising but 24 states decide tied votes by either drawing straws or flipping coins
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Libertarian Party Takes Aim at Ohio Ballot Access Laws
The Libertarian Party is seeking court ruling to throw out onerous Ohio ballot access legislation
400,000 Back Illinois Independent Redistricting Commission
Commission to oversee Illinois independent redistricting reforms backed by online petition signers
Ex-Governors Take Stand Against NJ Big Money Politics
NJ big money politics is poisoning democracy says ex-Governors Tom Kean and Christie Whitman
Anger at Veto of NJ Voting Reforms Spurs New Action
Governor Christie set off wave of disappointment across state with his veto of NJ voting reforms
State Government Corruption is Widespread Disease
Few crisis in modern America are completely untainted by the stink of state government corruption
Governor Christie Vetoes Election Reforms in New Jersey
Chris Christie vetoes election reforms for automatic voter registration and to expand early voting
NJ Teachers Union Lobbyists Flex Their Muscle
The powerful NJ teachers union that has accomplished an astonishing domination of state politics
Ohio Redistricting Reform is Major Win For Democracy
Voter approved bipartisan Ohio redistricting commission has chance to save state’s election system
Multiple Election Donor Transparency Referenda on Tap
Maine and Seattle see important donor transparency votes that could redefine campaign finance laws