In the much anticipated first primary of the 2022 election cycle in one of the nation’s most populated states, the platforms of both parties are being decided by a small percentage of voters. Historically, primary elections in Texas have not seen a strong turnout in recent years and the March 1 primary continued that trend. Counts…
Pennsylvania Has Fewest Registered Democrats in a Decade
Monday was the last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania’s Nov. 2 general election. As of Monday afternoon, Pennsylvania had 3,417,781 registered Republicans and 4,024,275 registered Democrats. That is the lowest number of registered Pennsylvania Democrats in a decade. Registered Democratic voters peaked in 2012 during the Barrack Obama vs. Mitt Romney presidential race,…
Voter Turnout in Federal Election About Average Despite Pandemic Challenges
OTTAWA—Sixty-two percent of eligible voters cast ballots in last week’s federal election—about the average turnout for recent Canadian elections despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Elections Canada says almost 17 million Canadians voted, out of 27.4 million eligible electors. That does not include voters who registered on election day so the final number could…
Voter Apathy Stems From Evolving Trends, Lack of Trust: Pundits
With less than a week to go before election day, recent Ipsos survey results raise concerns over voter apathy and low voter turnout, showing that over 35 percent of Canadian voters don’t like any of the parties and that 13 percent are “completely undecided” as to which candidate they will vote for. Hamish Telford, an associate…
Judge Tosses Minneapolis Policing Ballot Language
A Hennepin County judge tossed proposal ballot language asking voters if they want to replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a department of public safety. The current language of the city council’s explanatory note accompanying the ballot proposal “is insufficient to identify the amendment clearly, it does not assist the voter in easily and accurately…
Likeability and Inspiration: How Politicians Win Over Undecided Voters
In every election there are the existing staunch party supporters, but there are many who are undecided, and that’s who the parties target most in their campaigns. Jacqueline Biollo, a principal at Aurora Strategy Group, says that for undecided voters, party policies are the caboose while personal impressions drive the train. “Much of an election…
Pennsylvania Legislators Pledge Transparency in Drawing New Congressional District Maps
Pennsylvania voters are invited to, for the first time, help the Pennsylvania Legislature draw new congressional district maps. Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Kerry Benninghoff, State Government Committee Chairman Seth Grove, and state Rep. Wendi Thomas, also Republicans, announced on Monday a series of hearings to be held in July, August, and October across Pennsylvania seeking…
Voters Set to Pick Who Will Lead New York City’s Economic Recovery, Fight Against Rising Crime and More
June 22, 2021
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Voters in New York City head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will become Democratic nominee to be the city’s next mayor, and who will therefore likely lead its economic comeback, fight against rising violent crime and more. Eight Democrats are vying for the nomination, but polls have shown the top four pulling away…
Southern Californians Share Mixed Reactions to Recall
April 27, 2021
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The campaign to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be a go, and while supporters of the initiative say they’re hopeful for a change, opponents are defending California’s political leader. “He’s trying to control our lives,” Jennifer Harty, who signed the recall petition, told The Epoch Times April 27. “We just need a fresh start….
Readers to Politicians: You’re Not Listening!
Commentary A few weeks ago, this column focused on the need for citizens who are unhappy with the state of our political and justice systems to speak up about their concerns. Your opinion can’t be counted if you stay silent, I wrote. Or as one of my readers put it, “We now have the government…
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