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Uncontested NJ Elections Are Now the Norm
Vast majority of lawmakers have certain victories ahead thanks to mostly uncontested NJ elections
Is Texas Redistricting Afront to One Person, One Vote?
Supreme Court to decide on case that will decide if Texas redistricting is voting rights violation
Disabled Voters Fighting For California Rights
Lost access is persistent issue as California lawmakers pressed on changes to aid disabled voters
New Yorkers Sceptical of State Ethics Legislation
Series of high profile corruption cases of state lawmakers has left most New Yorkers sceptical
Assessing Prospects for NY State Transparency Progress
New Assembly Speaker forced to target NY state transparency shortfalls following public scandals
SuperPACs Enjoy Spike in New Jersey Contractor Lobbying
Even without federal elections this year, New Jersey contractor lobbying pushing past old limits
NJ Wins Most Expensive Congressional Vote in Nation
State sets countrywide record for 2014’s most expensive congressional vote for political spending
Virginia Voting Machines Vulnerable to Hacking?
Susceptible to foul play through web, report warns of highly vulnerable Virginia voting machines
Arizona Libertarian Party Cries Foul Over Senate Bill
State Senate passes bill aimed at limiting ballot access for insurgent Arizona Libertarian Party