Expert: "Another bad year for democracy" Andrew Viteritti of the Economist says polarization and paralysis are here to stay — but there's reason for hope Salon · May 2, 2022
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries in Ohio and Indiana - Roll Call Races will test the strength of endorsements by Trump and Bernie Sanders, and measure how enthusiastic voters are about the midterms. Roll Call · May 2, 2022
Cynthia M. Allen: So much for ‘demographics are destiny.’ Biden is crashing with Hispanic voters. Here’s why FORT WORTH, Texas — Most home-school mom co-op conversations don’t delve too deeply into politics. Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022
Democratic primary field for Maryland governor crowded, experienced and ‘mostly unsettled’ There are decades of governmental experience and public service among them. Connections they’ve established with voters and relationships with powerful allies have deep roots. Millions in campaign donations are flowing their way. Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022
Commentary: A better presidential primary for 2024 No election in the United States is as important as our elections for president. Yet if the last two cycles have told us anything, it’s that how we nominate presidents is broken and deeply unrepresentative – a process as much about dumb luck as it is about candidate quality or… Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022
Consistent Paternalists Should Back Restrictions on Voters, Too In an important new article, political philosophers Jason Brennan and Christopher Freiman explain why standard justifications for paternalistic restrictions on consumers also apply to voters. Reason · May 1, 2022
Polls show Biden is losing support from Gen Z. These young voters aren't surprised As the political calendar inches towards the midterm elections in November, a run of recent polling all points to one thing: President Biden has a problem with young voters. WEKU · May 1, 2022
Charities’ fears over threats to democracy from Westminster bills CONTROVERSIAL new legislation on elections is one of the “most flagrant steps” the Tory government has taken to “change the rules to suit… The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2022
Tennant Creek voters want to see youth crime become a federal election issue The remote town of Tennant Creek only has 3,000 residents, but voters in the seat of outgoing Labor stalwart Warren Snowdon say politicians need to be listening. ABC News · Apr 30, 2022
Scottsdale woman avoids jail for voting dead mom's ballot A Scottsdale woman charged with illegal voting for casting her dead mother’s mail ballot in the November 2020 election has avoided jail time but will serve two years probation The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2022
GOP election-deniers elevate races for secretary of state Add one more group of contests to the white-hot races for Congress and governor that will dominate this year’s midterm elections: secretaries of state The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2022
Why we are not endorsing The Sun-Times can no longer make political endorsements, but we’re still committed to providing information for voters. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 30, 2022
Revolt in true blue Tory seats ‘may hasten end for Johnson’, as poll shows PM turns voters off There will be ‘panic’ if results are poor on Thursday, which is the first opportunity for voters to cast a vote on Johnson since Partygate The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2022
JD Vance Senate run is test of Trump influence on Republican party Endorsement splits voters and party in Ohio race already defined by ‘meanness and pettiness and just plain craziness’ The Guardian - US · Apr 30, 2022
Tribune News Service · Apr 30, 2022 Michigan Gov. Whitmer vetoes bill informing absentee applicants they can't vote more than once DETROIT — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday vetoed legislation that would include information on an absentee ballot application informing a potential voter it is a felony to vote more than once in the same election.
Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022 Loan forgiveness starting at $10,000 WASHINGTON — The White House is considering forgiving at least $10,000 in student loans per borrower through executive action, according to people familiar with the matter, with momentum increasing as President Joe Biden seeks ways to bolster voter enthusiasm ahead of the November midterms.
ABC News · Apr 29, 2022 Jack Dempsey runs as independent as Hinkler voters rate federal election issues A "safe" federal LNP seat has become an unexpected battleground where a former state government minister hopes to steal victory from his old party. Here are the issues voters say will matter most.
Glasgow Live · Apr 29, 2022 West Dunbartonshire Election 2022: Clydebank Waterfront councillors pledge to prevent anti-social behaviour Problems at the popular Kilpatrick Hills site are among the concerns for local voters ahead of the election on May 5.
The Conversation · Apr 29, 2022 Democracy undermined: elections in the UK are changing – here's how Many people across the UK will have their chance to vote in the imminent May elections. But only days before, new laws have been rushed through parliament, with amendments and approval (Royal Assent) occuring within the space of less than 24 hours. This means that in future, elections will be…
The Hindu · Apr 29, 2022 Opposition targets Jagan, point to lack of governance in Pulivendula Why should the voters choose you, ask TDP and Congress
Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2022 London elections 2022: Shock as Aspire Party take Tower Hamlets from Labour Londoners headed to the polls on May 5. Joe Talora has the lowdown on the vote in Tower Hamlets
Edinburgh Live · Apr 29, 2022 West Lothian Elections 2022: How to cast your vote and why you shouldn't put an 'x' The new West Lothian Council will be elected under the Single Transferrable Voting system. It gives the voters greater say in who represents their interests.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2022 Marginal Bury gives Labour local election jitters as Tories circle Disillusioned supporters and Jewish voters may hold key to keeping council control
Salon · Apr 29, 2022 Michigan Dems accuse GOPers of "fraud" Challenges seeking to disqualify Republicans allege they submitted names of dead people and unwitting non-voters
ABC News · Apr 29, 2022 AEC warns Pauline Hanson’s One Nation over false voter fraud claims in cartoon attacking Labor An animated cartoon posted by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is removed from multiple social media platforms after it was flagged for spreading false claims about election fraud in Australia.