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Voting & Elections 12.18.2014

Common Cause Hails Ohio Legislature's Support for Non-Partisan Redistricting

Ohio lawmakers will ask voters to approve a state constitutional amendment reforming the redistricting process

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Constitution Courts & Other Democracy Issues 12.17.2014

Senate Action Puts Election Assistance Commission Back in Business

Prodded by Common Cause and other election reform advocates, senators provided welcome assistance late Tuesday to dozens of states struggling to run their elections with outmoded, prone-to-breakdown voting machines.

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Voting & Elections 12.12.2014

Ohio Senate Passed Redistricting Reform Measure

At about 4:00 am on December 12, the Ohio Senate passed Amend. Sub. SJR 12 (28 yeas-1 no).

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Voting & Elections 12.11.2014

How An Obscure Writing Contest Could Put An End To Partisan Gerrymandering

News article from ThinkProgress

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Voting & Elections 12.5.2014

Illinois Lawmakers Back Election Day Registration, Expanded Early Voting

Illinois has adopted Election Day registration and expanded early voting, plus other electoral reforms

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Voting & Elections 11.7.2014

Independent-Minded Lawmakers Headline Nov.10 Forum on Gerrymandering

Common Cause hosting forum on gerrymandering in Annapolis

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