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Voter apathy on the ballot for 2023 municipal elections: 'Disappointing'

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Before Election Day rolled around, Omar Beasley had already cast his ballot. "I've been a every election voter, every primary, every general election," said Beasley. He was part ... Read More

Gulf Coast municipal elections: voter turnout and issues

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — After months of campaigning, election day is here, and WKRG is Your Local Election Headquarters. Voter turnout in Mobile is down in some areas compared to the 2021 municipal ... Read More

Detroit primary election turnout improves slightly in 2025 mayor, council races | Opinion

Turnout in Detroit inched up, with about 17% of Detroit's registered voters ― or 18% of the city's voting age population ― casting ballots in the Aug. 5 municipal primary. That's 3 percentage points ... Read More

Why voter turnout is low in Alabama’s municipal elections

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Communities across Alabama saw some competitive races for mayor and other offices this year. With fewer people at the polls, state leaders say outreach should remain a focus ... Read More

Montana election initiative outlines new direction ahead of municipal elections

The Montana Election Observation Initiative hosted a public forum on Wednesday in advance of the state's municipal election to highlight organizational changes and encourage new ways for the community ... Read More

The Illinois Voter Suppression Strategy

Journal Editorial Report: Democrats vow to retaliate with new maps of their own. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is railing against voter suppression—in Texas. He’s grandstanding on late-night TV as he ... Read More