northumberlandnews.com / indynews.ca | Time for people to get invested in municipal politics:
Canadians simply don't trust politicians, and that's why they don't vote, says a Trent University professor.
Prof. Jonathon Greene, who teaches Canadian studies in the politics department at Peterborough's Trent University, said studies show voter turnout has been declining at the municipal, provincial and federal level because Canadians no longer have faith in politicians nor the political process.
... Prof. Greene added the younger a person is, the less likely they are to mark a ballot for any of the three levels of government. As a person's age increases, so too does voter turnout. Cobourg tracked the percentage of people in their 20s through 70s who voted in 2006, and the numbers consistently got higher as the 10-year age ranges rose. ...
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Vermont: Burlington rejects instant runoff voting | The Burlington Free Press | Burlington, Vermont
Burlington rejects instant runoff voting | The Burlington Free Press | Burlington, Vermont:
Burlington voters narrowly repealed an instant runoff voting system for mayor Tuesday, confirming a pronounced geographic division within the city.
The vote in favor of Question No. 5 on the city ballot was 3,972 to 3,669, with heavy repeal votes in more conservative New North End Wards 4 and 7 that offset majorities to retain IRV in the city’s five other wards.
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Burlington voters narrowly repealed an instant runoff voting system for mayor Tuesday, confirming a pronounced geographic division within the city.
The vote in favor of Question No. 5 on the city ballot was 3,972 to 3,669, with heavy repeal votes in more conservative New North End Wards 4 and 7 that offset majorities to retain IRV in the city’s five other wards.
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Hawaii’s all-mail congressional election set for May 22 | honoluluadvertiser.com | The Honolulu Advertiser
Hawaii’s all-mail congressional election set for May 22 | honoluluadvertiser.com | The Honolulu Advertiser:
The state Office of Elections has set May 22 to hold a special, all-mail election to fill the seat of former U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie.
Chief Election Officer Scott Nago on Tuesday issued the official proclamation.
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The state Office of Elections has set May 22 to hold a special, all-mail election to fill the seat of former U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie.
Chief Election Officer Scott Nago on Tuesday issued the official proclamation.
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West Virginia: Internet Absentee Voting Program To Be Tested in May - News, Sports, Jobs - The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register
Internet Absentee Voting Program To Be Tested in May - News, Sports, Jobs - The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register:
Marshall County has been chosen to participate in an online absentee voting project in the upcoming May primary election.
The goal of the project is to give all out-of-state military personnel, as well as overseas voters, the opportunity to cast their ballots through a secure Web site. The pilot program was adopted in response to passage of the federal Military and Overseas Voters Empowerment, or MOVE, act.
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Marshall County has been chosen to participate in an online absentee voting project in the upcoming May primary election.
The goal of the project is to give all out-of-state military personnel, as well as overseas voters, the opportunity to cast their ballots through a secure Web site. The pilot program was adopted in response to passage of the federal Military and Overseas Voters Empowerment, or MOVE, act.
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Thousands unable to vote in general election - Public Service
Thousands unable to vote in general election - Public Service:
Thousands of young people won't be able to vote in the general election because they won't be on the electoral register in time, according to a report from the Electoral Commission (EC). The commission also said that 40 per cent of electoral registration officers are not doing enough to promote registration.
The EC report said the problem was particularly bad among people aged 17 to 24, with 56 per cent not registered, and people from black and minority ethnic communities, where 31 per cent are not registered.
The main problem is people changing addresses, with just 21 per cent of those living at their present address for a year or less being registered to vote.
"A UK general election can be called at any time, and there might only be a few days to register to vote in time, once it has been called. Anyone who isn't sure if they are registered should visit www.aboutmyvote.co.uk now," said Jenny Watson, chair of the Electoral Commission.
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Thousands of young people won't be able to vote in the general election because they won't be on the electoral register in time, according to a report from the Electoral Commission (EC). The commission also said that 40 per cent of electoral registration officers are not doing enough to promote registration.
The EC report said the problem was particularly bad among people aged 17 to 24, with 56 per cent not registered, and people from black and minority ethnic communities, where 31 per cent are not registered.
The main problem is people changing addresses, with just 21 per cent of those living at their present address for a year or less being registered to vote.
"A UK general election can be called at any time, and there might only be a few days to register to vote in time, once it has been called. Anyone who isn't sure if they are registered should visit www.aboutmyvote.co.uk now," said Jenny Watson, chair of the Electoral Commission.
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Monday, March 1, 2010
Oregon offers online voter registration | - Oregonlive.com
Oregon offers online voter registration | - Oregonlive.com:
Oregonians can register to vote online starting today as Oregon becomes the fourth state in the nation to offer voters an electronic path to the polls.
The online registration system, which cost the state about $200,000 to set up, will be a cheaper, more secure and more accurate way to reach more voters, particularly the housebound, elderly and out-of-state members of the military, said Secretary of State Kate Brown. It also should attract more young voters who spend more time on the Internet, she said.
'One of my chief goals is to reduce barriers to people participating in the democratic process,' she said. ...
Oregonians can register to vote online starting today as Oregon becomes the fourth state in the nation to offer voters an electronic path to the polls.
The online registration system, which cost the state about $200,000 to set up, will be a cheaper, more secure and more accurate way to reach more voters, particularly the housebound, elderly and out-of-state members of the military, said Secretary of State Kate Brown. It also should attract more young voters who spend more time on the Internet, she said.
'One of my chief goals is to reduce barriers to people participating in the democratic process,' she said. ...
Liberals and NDP offer solutions to low voter turnout - CTV News
CTV Calgary- Liberals and NDP offer solutions to low voter turnout - CTV News, Shows and Sports -- Canadian Television:
Alberta opposition parties are suggesting ways to lure more people to the ballot box.
Alberta opposition parties are suggesting ways to lure more people to the ballot box.
The provincial New Democratic Party wants to look at fining eligible voters who don't cast a ballot. "I think people have rights and obligations in our society and I think participating in the collective governance of our society is an obligation that all citizens should take seriously," says Brian Mason, the leader of the NDP.
The Liberals are suggesting a tax break for those who do vote. "I would be inclined to give people an incentive rather than a penalty for voting – maybe a tax deduction or some tax credit if you vote – that sort of thing," says David Swann, the leader of the Liberals. ...
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