Bolts responds to six reader questions about what’s happening downballot. November is fast approaching, and with it a myriad ...

This article is part of U.S. Democracy Day, a nationwide collaborative on Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy, in which news organizations cover how democracy works and the threats it faces.

Advocates in Bozeman, Montana are using a once-in-a-decade chance to reshape local government structure to create more ...

Alabama said Alan Miller’s execution by lethal gas would be “more humane.” He writhed and gasped for air in his final moments ...

This year, Illinois again picked Wexford Health Services for prison health care despite longstanding claims of neglect. A ...

On this page, we have identified 520 elections (and counting) up and down the ballot, and why they matter. This includes ...

One needs only to skim recent headlines to be reminded of the power of state elections officials to shape access to voting. Nebraska’s secretary of state just unilaterally shut down voter registration ...

On enshrining abortion rights in state constitution, and overturning a ban (#3, learn more) Yes ...