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fromBrownstoner
6 days ago

New Yorkers to Vote on Affordable Housing Fast Track

Four ballot measures approved to streamline affordable housing development and align local elections with state and federal races.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-ed | What we need now is more democracy, not less, with open primaries | amNewYork

Open primaries in NYC can enhance democratic participation by involving 1.1 million unaffiliated voters and making general elections more competitive.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Holden slams Charter Revision Commission proposals as City of Yes on steroids' | amNewYork

Council Member Robert Holden criticizes the CRC's proposals as undermining local democracy and supporting special interests.
NYC politics
fromThe New Republic
1 month ago

New York's Election System Isn't Chaotic. It's Democracy Done Right.

New York City's Democratic primary sees historical cross-endorsement among candidates and a surge in early voting, indicating a shift toward a more participatory electoral system.
NYC politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Opinion | New York mayor primary spurs unwarranted freakout about instant runoffs

Sen. Ghazala F. Hashmi narrowly won Virginia's lieutenant governor primary, revealing a need for ranked-choice voting to ensure broader candidate support.
US Elections
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Legislature Moves to Keep Billionaire Election Giveaways Out of California

California's Senate Bill 398 seeks to prohibit large cash incentives for voter turnout to curb potential abuses by wealthy individuals like Elon Musk.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Is Bangladesh ready for a credible election? DW 06/16/2025

"Key election infrastructure, such as an impartial election commission, a neutral civil administration, and an independent judiciary, requires urgent reform..." - Tasnim Jara
UK politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose high school district switches how trustees are elected - San Jose Spotlight

It is a time for our public ... to define areas of representation that maintain community voices to the highest level in choosing board trustees in the future.
Mission District
US Elections
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

Lawmakers eye federal fix for California's slow vote counting - San Jose Spotlight

There is bipartisan concern over the prolonged electoral results certification process affecting trust in democracy.
#ranked-choice-voting
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

President Trump's 'election reforms' are unconstitutional, says coalition of 19 attorneys general

Democratic officials filed a lawsuit against Trump's election reforms, claiming they violate the states' rights to conduct elections.
US Elections
fromFast Company
3 months ago

DNC sues Trump administration over executive order that could disenfranchise voters

Trump's executive order on elections faces legal challenges due to claims of unconstitutionality.
Lawsuits argue that the president lacks authority to dictate election rules.
#voting-rights
US Elections
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Trump signs sweeping executive action overhauling US elections, including citizenship requirement

Trump signs executive order mandating proof of citizenship for voter registration and timely ballot receipt, likely facing legal challenges.
US Elections
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

Trump's executive order on elections is far-reaching, but will it actually stick?

Trump's executive order significantly changes election regulations nationwide but faces legal challenges and concerns about voter disenfranchisement.
US Elections
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Trump signs sweeping executive action overhauling US elections, including citizenship requirement

Trump signs executive order mandating proof of citizenship for voter registration and timely ballot receipt, likely facing legal challenges.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

State to oversee Boston mayoral election after voting problems in 2024

Boston voters faced unacceptable delays due to ballot shortages and communication issues during the November election, prompting an overhaul of election practices.
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