
Nonvoters tend to be younger, less affluent, less Republican in their party affiliation, and more likely to approve of Barack Obama's job performance.

Election day is coming up. Here's a fast and simple way to find out where your local polling place is and when it's open.

For two weeks we've been publishing primers about the important items on the California ballot. Today we present the culmination of that effort.

The number of U.S, Representatives per state is based on population of each state; they serve two-year terms without limit.

The Insurance Commissioner enforces insurance-related laws, and regulates industry to "protect consumers and promote a healthy marketplace."

The Lieutenant Governor is president of the State Senate, and serves on various commissions that oversee things like the economy and the environment.

We help you make sense of the crazy midterm election season (at least in our home state).

The state of Illinois now allows its citizens to vote via mail. They can, in fact, vote naked. Watch them do it.
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If you live in Los Angeles, there's big election coming up tomorrow. March 3rd. You've got all day-from 7am to 8pm-to cast your ballot at your...
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http://www.economist.com/vote2008/ A friend of mine told me about this neat map from the Economist (I know, I was surprised too). Basically, it...