New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoes election reform law that could have eased early voting
American State Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
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National State Lawmakers Pay Comparison
State lawmakers pay comparison varies across country with California having highest pay in nation
Profile of Most Powerful Lobbyist in New Jersey
Ex-tobacco company exec now is most powerful lobbyist operation in New Jersey’s murky system
How Redistricting and Delaware Gerrymandering Works
Talk of balancing political territory appears as Delaware gerrymandering debates hits controversy
North Carolina Voter ID Backers Face Angry Public
Voter suppression by North Carolina Voter ID backers has infuriated public leading to backlash
How Weak Laws Can Lead to More Corruption
At the highest levels, flood of secret money enters Virginia and will lead to more corruption
Quarter Billion Spent Buying NJ Politicians
Massive influx of money spent buying NJ politicians leaves questions about undue influence
Voter ID Fight: Justice Department and Texas
Justice Department and Texas: Attorney General Eric Holder has launched Justice Department attack on Texas voter ID
NJ Election Campaign Donations Circumvent State Law
Donations to election campaign of NJ Governor Chris Christie circumvent state by going national
Pennsylvania Move to Unicameral Legislature?
Pennsylvania could make move to abandon bicameral system for a unicameral legislature