Fair Representation in Local Government
This article focuses on my work in Illinois to use the Voting Rights Act (VRA) to improve minority representation at the local level, but the themes and findings are applicable
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Black Representation: Making Sense of Electoral Geography at Different Levels of Government
The number of minorities serving in legislatures, councils, and governing boards varies greatly across regions of the country and across levels of government. For example, on the national level, there
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Why millennials don’t vote for mayor
Voter turnout in the 2014 midterm elections (36.3 percent) was the lowest it’s been since World War II. Turnout for local elections is even lower, with research showing only 1
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In the U.S., Almost No One Votes in Local Elections
Fewer than one in five eligible residents in Los Angeles vote in mayoral elections. In New York City, that figure falls to less than 14 percent. In fact, in 15
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National survey shows voters eager for key electoral reforms
At a briefing on Capitol Hill yesterday, the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation presented new public opinion data that shows American voters are eager for three key electoral reforms that
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Just how many elected officials are there in the United States?
Just how many elected officials are there in the United States in total? It’s an easy question to start answering—you begin with the president and vice president (two), plus Congress
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How democratic are local governments in the United States?
Even though decentralization reforms are something commonly associated with developing and transition countries, even industrialized countries with a long tradition of democratic practice must from time to time assess their
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