Local Elections

North Carolina Republicans Flip Out About Voters Knowing What They're Voting On

GOP lawmakers are trying to strip a bipartisan panel of its power to write captions for constitutional amendments that will appear on the ballot this fall.
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How to Bring the Ballot to Aging Americans

As more Americans enter long-term care, mobile polling may ensure their right to vote.
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San Francisco Now Allows Noncitizens To Vote In School Board Elections

Immigrant parents "now have a direct voice to influence decisions that impact their children’s needs," an advocate said.
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Massachusetts' Top Court Upholds 20-Day Voter Registration Cut-Off

The ACLU contended the 20-day restriction disenfranchises thousands of otherwise qualified voters.
By Nate Raymond, Reuters

D.C. Just Voted To End The Tipped Minimum Wage, But The Battle Isn't Over

After a bitter fight, the city council could tweak or kill the measure that passed.
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Maine Voters Override Lawmakers, Say They Want New Way Of Choosing Candidates

Elections in the state will let voters rank candidates in order of preference instead of choosing just one.
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Should California Really Be 3 States? Voters Will Decide In November.

“California government has rotted,” said Tim Draper, the man behind the Cal 3 proposal to split the state.
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Opinion | California's 'Top-Two' Primary Debacle

Democrats are facing a nightmare scenario. But there's an obvious fix.
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Opinion | If You Want The Latino Vote, You'll Have To Work For It

A new study on Spanish-language ads shows that Latino voters need more than sound bites and one-liners to get mobilized.
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Opinion | Want To Change The Face Of Politics? Help Teens Register To Vote.

Turning teen energy into lasting political power requires more than protest — these young people have to be able to vote.
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