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Believe It or Not, There Are Still Several States That Haven't Held Their Primaries Yet
Believe It or Not, There Are Still Several States That Haven't Held Their Primaries Yet
These elections are important as they will, in many cases, decide the ultimate winner of the elections held because of state and district demographics and how electoral districts have been drawn to favor the majority party.
06 Aug, 2024
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As the 2024 Election Draws Closer, Independent Voters Defy Partisan Expectations
As the 2024 Election Draws Closer, Independent Voters Defy Partisan Expectations
Gallup has found that even as the US gets closer to November, the percentage of Americans that identify as independent has remained unchanged – at around 45%
04 Jun, 2024
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The Electoral College Reform the Nation Needs is Not What Either Party Wants
The Electoral College Reform the Nation Needs is Not What Either Party Wants
Nebraska is one of only two states that has a system that awards its Electoral College votes based on the popular vote in each of its congressional districts. However, there is a contingent of state lawmakers who want to change this with the support of former President Donald Trump.
08 Apr, 2024
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Wyoming Purges Nearly 30% of Its Voters from Registration Rolls
Wyoming Purges Nearly 30% of Its Voters from Registration Rolls
It is not uncommon for a state to clean out its voter rolls every couple of years -- especially to remove voters who have moved and are no longer eligible to vote in the state. However, there are m ...
27 Mar, 2024
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Ohio Bill Would Force Party Affiliation on Voters -- Whether They Want It or Not
Ohio Bill Would Force Party Affiliation on Voters -- Whether They Want It or Not
Photo Credit: Mockup Free / Unsplash   Ohio has open partisan primaries that do not require party affiliation as a condition for participation. However, a new bill in the Ohio House of Repr ...
10 Mar, 2024
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For Good or Bad, Primary Changes May Be Coming to Elections Near You
For Good or Bad, Primary Changes May Be Coming to Elections Near You
Photo Credit: Getty Images / Unsplash    The last couple of years have seen an increase in states looking to change their primary election laws. In some cases, party leaders are trying ...
26 Feb, 2024
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Kansas Bill Would Make It Impossible for Many Independents to Run for Statewide Office
Kansas Bill Would Make It Impossible for Many Independents to Run for Statewide Office
Photo By: Philip Oroni / Unsplash   The Kansas House approved a bill Thursday that aims to make it substantially harder for independent candidates to qualify for the statewide ballot. Not o ...
23 Feb, 2024
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Trump Supports Closed Primaries: That's Not Very Populist
Trump Supports Closed Primaries: That's Not Very Populist
In an email sent to supporters, former President Donald Trump issued a statement in support of proposed legislation in Wyoming, SF0097, which would shut voters not affiliated with the two major part ...
20 Feb, 2022
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New Report: Congress' Approach to Public Engagement Stuck in 1970s
New Report: Congress' Approach to Public Engagement Stuck in 1970s
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Fulcrum and has been republished with permission from the publisher.‍Ineffective communication between members of Congress and their constituents ...
02 Sep, 2021
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Report: 70% of America Under Severe Risk of Partisan Gerrymandering
Report: 70% of America Under Severe Risk of Partisan Gerrymandering
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on The Fulcrum, and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher. ‍As states prepare to redraw their election maps later this yea ...
06 Apr, 2021
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2 min read