Citizen petition seeks to cancel legislature’s recently passed changes to South Dakota elections
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.
The Impact of the Supreme Court’s Redistricting Decision
Efforts to reform nation’s election system feeling impact of Supreme Court’s redistricting ruling
Should Washington DC Become the 51st State?
The only way to get full voting rights for nation’s capital might be to become nation’s 51st State
Supreme Court Backs Arizona Redistricting Commission
In latest election law ruling, Supreme Court okays independent Arizona redistricting commission
Chris Christie to Decide on NJ Democracy Act
Governor sent NJ Democracy Act with early voting, online registration and automatic registration
NJ Wants to Set the National Standard For Fair Elections
Far reaching legislation for voting rights uncertain but could be national standard for fair vote
Anger Over Failure to Advance NJ Transparency Law
Leadership regrets stalling of latest fix to NJ transparency law that leaves government in dark
The Rise of the Lobbyists in Bush-Era Florida
Power of corporate lobby was amplified in Bush-era Florida in sign of political influence gone awry
Multicultural New York City’s Ever Expanding Vote
Concerns being raised over expanding vote to include non-citizens in nation’s diversity capital
Call For Drastic Expansion of NJ Transparency Laws
Chronic government mismanagement stir calls to strengthen important NJ transparency legislation