Elections
Covering topics such as governors, legislatures, local government, redistricting and voting.
A Democratic-backed vote for redistricting in Virginia looks closer than it did on election night last fall. And California’s Democratic Party chair talks about the state of the governor’s race.
America’s mayors share challenges — and a unique power to address them — says Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt.
Public plans’ finances have been recovering, helped by changes enacted after the 2008 financial crisis. Lawmakers should resist the temptation to roll back these reforms.
Inexpensive single-room-occupancy dwellings were common in America decades ago, but overregulation has driven them from the housing market.
Election administrators should be more focused on foreign efforts to sway public opinion than on direct tampering with vote counts, experts say.
Polls show some Democrats in a large primary field gaining support. But if the election were held today, two Republicans would likely advance to the runoffs, shutting Democrats out.
If local journalism and civic information are truly public goods, their survival will require bold public interventions. It’s beginning to happen.
Housing shortages are bipartisan, but a new survey finds parties have different ideas about fixing them.
Too often local officials sign nondisclosure agreements that keep the public in the dark about tech companies’ plans. Policymakers need to rein them in.
The rules vary widely from state to state, and they do little to prevent policymakers from pushing costs into the future unsustainably. A couple of states are trying to take a longer-term view.
The 2028 Games are approaching fast; not everyone thinks L.A. can get through hosting financially unscathed.
The state required counties to sign 287(g) agreements and pressured cities to do the same. Some local sheriffs say it's making their jobs harder.
Restrictive land use policies mean higher housing costs in neighborhoods most in need of affordability. We need policies that promote enough housing for everybody.
It’s not easy to figure out the exact cost of a service a city or county provides, but it’s worth the effort to get the most out of every public dollar spent.
Florida lawmakers are increasingly spilling into costly special sessions, raising questions about the limits of part-time governance.
Crowded primaries could signal a weakening of African American political power, but a more open and competitive political environment could also be a sign of democratic health.
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