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Judicial Corruption in West Virginia
Supreme Court case exposes gross abuse and judicial corruption in West Virginia courts
Over 20 Independents Vie for NJ Votes
Vie for NJ votes as elections see rise in number of independents running for office
Texas GOP Hints at African American Voter Suppression
Texas GOP leader wonders aloud whether African American voter suppression should be supported
Should Election Fill Vacant NJ Senate Seat?
Vacant NJ Senate seat needs to be filled after death of Senator but confusion reigns with Christie
State Balks at Arkansas Judicial Term Limits
Push to add Arkansas judicial term limits fails to gain support despite backing on local level
Last Minute Defense of NJ Money in Elections Limits
One of last remaining barriers to money in elections limits under threat in New Jersey
Vote to Have 100 Run Unopposed in New Jersey
Politicians getting to run unopposed in New Jersey has become all too common in state and beyond
Tax Exemption and Money in Elections in Wisconsin
Politics are plagued by increase of money in elections in Wisconsin without transparency
Running for Multiple Unpaid Offices in Oregon
Oregon proposal allows candidates running for multiple unpaid offices throughout state government