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OPINION: The Irrationality of Iowa and N.H. Going First in Presidential Elections
NPR and other media outlets have aired interviews with Iowans on why Iowa always gets to go first. Who goes second gets far less coverage, but the same logic presumably applies. If what some Iowans sa ...
01 Feb, 2016
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Measure to Establish Nonpartisan Elections in South Dakota Qualifies for 2016 Ballot
Sioux Falls, SD...South Dakotans for a Nonpartisan Democracy committee chair, Rick Knobe, a registered Independent and regional radio talk show host, said that he was elated that the proposed constitu ...
09 Jan, 2016
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How Ballot Access Requirements for President Compare State to State
In recent news, Ohio state officials told Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley that he could not be on the Democratic primary ballot. The petition to be on the ballot required 1,000 ...
08 Jan, 2016
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7 min read
4 Proposed Reforms to Strengthen Your Voice in Presidential Elections
The United States is often celebrated as the world’s leading example of representative government. However, we as a nation barely inspire half of our voters to show up for a national election—lea ...
23 Dec, 2015
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7 min read
Over 40K Voters Sign Petition in Support of Nonpartisan Elections in South Dakota
Voters in South Dakota may have an opportunity to change the way elections are conducted in their state. TakeItBack.org submitted over 40,000 signatures to South Dakota's secretary of state Monday in ...
12 Nov, 2015
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3 min read
Beyond the Echo Chamber: A Roundup of Nonpartisan Election News -- November 10, 2015
The latest headlines on nonpartisan voting rights from across the nation. Enjoy.What Impact Could An Independent Run By Jim Webb Have on 2016?Source: Austin Plier, FairVoteMy Take: An interestin ...
10 Nov, 2015
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Why South Dakota May Be Next State to Adopt Nonpartisan Elections
In South Dakota, a handful of 2016 ballot initiatives call for sweeping changes in the state's electoral system. Three amendments to the state's constitution have been proposed, detailing reforms ...
04 Nov, 2015
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Beyond the Echo Chamber: A Roundup of Nonpartisan Election News -- October 20, 2015
The latest headlines on nonpartisan voting rights from across the nation. Enjoy.Who Controls Primary Elections, And Who Gets To Vote? Source: Jonathan Stahl, Constitution DailyMy Take: A good pi ...
20 Oct, 2015
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Report: Nebraska May Hold The Key to Fixing A Broken Congress
Nebraska arguably has the most unique political system in the U.S. Not only are state lawmakers elected using nonpartisan elections, but they serve in a nonpartisan, unicameral legislature.Open Primar ...
08 Oct, 2015
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Are Top-Two Primaries Transforming California Politics?
The nonpartisan or "top-two" primary in California is working and the Golden State has more competitive elections, has increased voter access and a better functioning legislature.Those are the key fin ...
05 Aug, 2015
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