Libertarians Quietly Notch Local Wins in Michigan and Pennsylvania
Nonpartisan ballots and small electorates create openings where party identity fades and community ties decide outcomes.
Elections
Good Riddance, Andrew Cuomo
The former governor had a bad record, a worse attitude, and zero vision.
My Little Communist Mayor
Plus: Air traffic control might stay home, Keith McNally embraces champagne socialism, and more...
New Jersey Sticks With a Conventional Democrat
Mikie Sherrill will mostly continue business as usual—but with the possibility of some regulatory reform.
Trump Shouldn't Take Election Advice From a Russian Dictator
While mail-in voting provides obvious logistical challenges, every serious analysis of mail-in voting results has found it to be secure.
Will Zohran Mamdani Kill the Best Thing About New York City Public Schools?
The city's specialized high schools are one of the lone bright spots of its struggling public school system.
AI Isn't Destabilizing Elections
Researchers analyzed political content made with artificial intelligence and found much of it was not deceptive at all.
Election Reforms Blocked by Elections
Ranked choice voting and nonpartisan primaries suffered a bad election cycle in 2024.
Justin Trudeau's 'One Regret' Is Not Implementing Ranked Choice Voting in Canada
The outgoing Canadian prime minister says ranked choice voting would change how political parties and voters approach elections. He's right.
Why the Race and Gender Politics of White Dudes for Harris Failed
It's still the economy, stupid.
