Best Run Elections: Elections are very different from one state to another and some have risen to the top: Northern states like Wisconsin, Michigan and North Dakota do very well
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.
Virginia Passes Dangerous Voter ID Bill Limiting Access
Dangerous voter ID laws continue to be supported despite dangerous effects on democracy: Voter ID often prevents honest citizens from crucial right to vote
Many Surprising Findings in Democracy Index of US States
American states rated on various challenges of democracy execution and many fail
Maine Voter ID Law Denounced by Independent Panel
Maine Voter ID Law: Voter identification law in Maine blocked for seriously damaging the election process – Maine voter ID law would have put up barriers to voting for thousands
More States Are Mulling Changing Electoral College Rules
Reform of Electoral College rules are unlikely unless states move together: Electoral college allows popular vote winner to lose election like Gore in 2000
Senate Finally Kills Dangerous Virginia Gerrymandering Bill
Political powers have finally halted blatantly dangerous Virginia gerrymandering bill: Similar bills up for vote in other large states like Pennsylvania
New Jersey Could Institute New Early Voting Rules
Early voting in New Jersey would allow for more voters to participate in national elections
Another Democratic Heavyweight Refuses to Run Against Popular Christie
Chris Christie has become wildly popular in New Jersey as a Republican Governor: To Run Against Chris Christie is to battle with major political players
Virginia to Stop Move Toward Electoral College Reform
Despite Virginia move, several prominent states moving towards significant electoral college reform
Virginia Senate Passes Dangerous Gerrymandering Bill
Dangerous gerrymandering bill in Virginia expose citizens to polarized political system: Virginia makes African American district apart from white voters