A group of Black residents is pushing a ballot initiative to change Columbus' 'weird' district system, arguing the current setup dilutes Black voting power.

A Republican voting overhaul is back on Capitol Hill — with an added photo identification provision and an altered name.

Eight out of 10 voters backed reforms intended to safeguard democracy and increase women’s participation in politics.

A practical guide for expanding your circle, with advice from sociable people. By Laura Regensdorf Laura Regensdorf lives in Brooklyn with her hound mix, Pina, who has turned out to be a great ...

Democracy was designed for a world of carrier pigeons. Micro-voting, biometric identity and decoupled governance could finally upgrade the signal-to-noise ratio.

Dan Cantor wrote our Winter 2026 cover story on fusion voting. Here, he answers some common questions readers might have on the topic. “Do no harm” is the heart of the doctor’s Hippocratic Oath. It ...

Bill Belichick obviously should not have to wait in line to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but at least he has company. Bill Walsh was not elected on the first ballot. Bill Parcells waited ...

When Alabamians head to the polls in November to choose the state’s next governor and U.S. senator and make selections down the ballot for sheriff and county commission, many may not feel they need to ...

Bill Belichick is the NFL's all-time leader in Super Bowl titles among coaches. He is the NFL's all-time leader in playoff wins. He is the NFL's all-time leader in division titles, playoff appearances ...

From calls for his Republican party to "nationalize" voting to his repeated false claims of a stolen election, President Donald Trump is ramping up attacks on the electoral system ahead of this year's ...

Democrats aren’t wrong to propose fast-tracking a transportation tax referendum onto the May ballot instead of waiting for November. Now that the Legislature’s legal counsel has reversed himself and ...

Marco Gurrero fills out his ballot at the San Luis Obispo County Government Center on Nov. 4, 2024. David Middlecamp [email protected] In what appears to be a first for California, the ...