New Census results show that some demographic groups that voted for Trump were among those most likely to vote-by-mail in 2020.
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.
Veterans group shifts focus from military voting to bigger election reforms
A coalition of prominent veterans and defense officials is turning their focus from military voting to free and fair elections for all citizens.
Comcast/NBC PAC Gave Money to Matt Gaetz
Between 9/29/16 and 7/24/18, Comcast Corp. and NBC Universal PAC – Federal donated at least $8,500 to Congressman Matt Gaetz.
Lawmakers Debate Next Chapter Of Voting Rights Act
Members of a House panel debating the future of a law gutted by the conservative Supreme Court largely followed party lines.
Arkansas Republicans Move To Cut Early Voting
Arkansas State Senate approved a bill on Thursday night that would eliminate one of the state’s most famous early voting days.
FEC Explores Measures To Expose ‘Scam PACs’
“Scam PACs” funnel money to their own operatives while investing little on actual political action. The FEC wants to curb this practice.
To Fix Democracy, Get Small Money Into Politics
We can only defeat big money by bringing small money into politics, much as the Democracy Voucher Program gives the people agency.
Small Donors Get Behind Headline-Grabbing Lawmakers
Democrats have out-raised Republicans in small-donor fundraising, kicking off the 2022 election cycle early – and expensively.
12 Megadonors Gave US Politicians $3.4 Billion Since 2009
Since 2009, a dozen megadonors and their spouses have provided a total of $3.4 billion to federal politicians and political parties.
Parties Benefit By Running Nominees in Unwinnable Races
Despite a Republican foothold, when Southern Democrats ran a candidate for state legislature, it increased the party’s district vote share.