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Democracy On The Ballot In 2016
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Dans Alaska, automatic voter registration is on the ballot to ensure our elections are secure and accessible to all eligible voters.
Dans Californie, voters will vote on two good statewide initiatives to increase transparency in the legislature and call on Congress to pass a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. A small-dollar donor, citizen funded election program also is on the ballot in Berkeley, and in Sacramento voters will decide on an initiative to create a local independent redistricting commission.
Dans Maryland, voters in Howard County will vote on a small-dollar donor, citizen funded elections program.
Dans Missouri, an initiative will appear on the ballot to create contribution limits and increase disclosure.
Dans Rhode Island, voters will consider an initiative to allow the state ethics commission to investigate and police the state legislature.
Dans Washington, two statewide democracy reform questions will be presented to voters: one would create a citizen funded elections program and strengthen disclosure and lobbying laws; the other would call on Congress to pass a constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court’s Citoyens Unis decision.