In 2016, voters on ballot measures across the country faced unprecedented levels of secret spending
Election Transparency articles on Democracy Chronicles
These election transparency articles focus on efforts to introduce openness, communication, and accountability into all levels of government elections. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.
What Does Draining the Swamp Mean to Donald Trump?
When Donald Trump promised to drain the swamp, what exactly did he mean? Did he himself know?
Presidential Elector Meetings Could be Broadcast For First Time
CSPAN is seeking permission to show Presidential elector meetings that have never been previously broadcasted
How Presidential Election Recounts Work
The rules behind Presidential election recounts vary from state to state and are overseen federally
Vote Transparency and the Twitter Bots Disclosing Info on Donors
The apparent goal is sunshine — a more sinister objective may be intimidation by Twitter bots
It’s Obama’s Last Chance to Take Stand Against Dark Money
Campaign against dark money can be advanced by Obama if takes concrete step towards transparency
Record Hoard of Secret Money Dominated Judicial Elections
Partisan arms race of special interest spending in judicial elections reached new heights
Trump’s Massive Wealth is a Unique Challenge to Regulators
The scope of potential conflicts is vast thanks largely to Trump’s massive wealth and lack of information
How Lobbyists Secretly Woo Top Election Officials
Lobbying has reached into one of the most obscure corners of state government: the offices of top election officials
Mock Election Study Finds People Can Detect Rigged Voting
People were not deceived by researchers attempts to pass a rigged voting system as a fair choice