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Bradley Tusk: Secure Mobile Voting Can End the Partisan Weaponization of Elections
Bradley Tusk: Secure Mobile Voting Can End the Partisan Weaponization of Elections
Tusk Ventures Founder and CEO Bradley Tusk has been making his rounds both in the media and with nonpartisan reform groups to discuss his new book, "Vote with Your Phone: Why Mobile Voting Is Our Final Shot at Saving Democracy," and the need to change incentives in US elections to guarantee less extremism and more accountable representation. 
17 Sep, 2024
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San Diego Council District 9: Council President Expected to Fend Off Challenger with Little Effort This November
San Diego Council District 9: Council President Expected to Fend Off Challenger with Little Effort This November
Sean Elo-Rivera is running for re-election to represent the residents of District 9 in the City of San Diego. While he faces a challenger in Terry Hoskins, this is not expected to be a competitive race.
15 Sep, 2024
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San Diego County Supervisor District 2: Can an Upstart Democrat Unseat a Popular Republican Incumbent?
San Diego County Supervisor District 2: Can an Upstart Democrat Unseat a Popular Republican Incumbent?
Joel Anderson is running for a second term as county supervisor to represent the residents of District 2. The popular Republican and former assemblyman and state senator faces a modest challenge from Democrat Gina Jacobs, who has yet to hold public office.
15 Sep, 2024
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Senate District 23: Can a Progressive Democrat Turn This Red Senate Seat Blue?
Senate District 23: Can a Progressive Democrat Turn This Red Senate Seat Blue?
The race for California’s Senate District 23 is shaping up to be a closely watched contest. Republican Suzette Valladares is facing a strong challenge from Democrat Kip Mueller in this district that has seen significant demographic and political shifts in recent years.
13 Sep, 2024
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Assembly District 7: Can Democrats Pick Up a Win Against One of California’s Most Moderate Incumbents?
Assembly District 7: Can Democrats Pick Up a Win Against One of California’s Most Moderate Incumbents?
The race for California’s Assembly District 7 is shaping up to be a pivotal and tightly contested election, meaning it has all the makings of a race that could be decided by No Party Preference (NPP) voters.
13 Sep, 2024
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Trump Surged 14 Points with Independents: Did the Debate Change That?
Trump Surged 14 Points with Independents: Did the Debate Change That?
An early Aug. PBS/NPR/Marist poll found Harris leading Trump by 11 percentage points among independents, but a Sept. poll puts Trump ahead by 3 points.
12 Sep, 2024
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Jasper County Clerk Misleads Missouri Voters on Ranked Choice Voting
Jasper County Clerk Misleads Missouri Voters on Ranked Choice Voting
Proposition 7 in Missouri will be on the November 5 ballot. If passed, it would not only make noncitizen voting illegal, which is already the law, but it would ban the use of ranked choice voting.
10 Sep, 2024
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Libertarians Kicked Off 3 of Iowa's 4 Congressional Ballots
Libertarians Kicked Off 3 of Iowa's 4 Congressional Ballots
This issue extends beyond the presidential election and is not a tactic used by only one party.
09 Sep, 2024
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4 Ballot Propositions That Should Concern Arizona Voters
4 Ballot Propositions That Should Concern Arizona Voters
The 2024 Arizona ballot will feature a complete overhaul in how elections are conducted in the state with Proposition 140. However, while the measure aims to create a fairer process, some propositions would have an opposite effect.
05 Sep, 2024
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Is The Downfall of the Commission on Presidential Debates a Good Thing?
Is The Downfall of the Commission on Presidential Debates a Good Thing?
On September 10, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will participate in the second presidential debate of the 2024 cycle -- but it will be the first time they share the same stage.
04 Sep, 2024
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