About half of all mayoral elections in the states analyzed feature only one candidate, according to this report that examines 17 years-worth of elections across six states.
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Who Runs for Mayor in America?
This report looks at mayoral elections in California, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota and Virginia.
Americans Aren't Voting in Local Elections
A new report shows just how low voter turnout is in local elections in many cities across the country.
It’s Scary Just How Little We Know About Local Elections
There’s no centralized hub for elections info, so key questions about democracy remain unanswered. With new funding from the Knight Foundation, we’re changing that.