Amendment 3 ads on Facebook are Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing
Several weeks ago, I wrote about Amendment 3; a ballot measure that will be voted on in Florida this November. If Amendment 3…
Category: Race
“Top-Two” will Bleach Minority-Districts in Florida
Florida’s Proposed Amendment 3 This November, Amendment 3, also known as “All Voters Vote”, will appear on the Florida ballot. The backers of…
A look back at Mississippi’s 2001 Flag Referendum (Updated)
As Americans continue to speak out, march, and protest against racism in society; a movement sparked by the death of George Floyd in…
How Redistricting Allowed Mississippi Democrats to Gain a State Senate Seat
On November 5th, 2019, Mississippi held its state elections. The solidly-GOP state normally gets overlooked – but got special attention this year due…
How the San Juan Navajo Defeated Proposition 10
After redistricting led to a new commission map, the white residents tried to change government via a 2019 referendum. The Navajo fought back.
The 2018 Butler County, Alabama Coroner Election
Elected Coroners in Alabama When I did my first analysis of Coroner Elections in America, I found that Alabama still had more Democratic…
Mississippi’s Election Law Makes a Democratic Victory Tough
Last night, Mississippi’s longtime Democratic Attorney General, Jim Hood, secured his party’s nomination for Governor. He will face a November general against the…
How a Clerk of Court referendum proved Miami-Dade is the Exception
Earlier this year, I wrote about Miami-Dade’s performance in the 2018 elections. I touched on how unique Dade was compared with the rest…
What Went Wrong in Miami-Dade County in 2018
The 2018 Elections The 2018 midterms were a good night for nationwide Democrats. The party took control of the House of Representatives and…
Gerrymandering in San Juan County, Utah and Discrimination Against The Navajo
San Juan County is majority Native American; covering part of the Navajo Nation. A long history of discrimination leads to a redistricting fight.