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The Political Divergence Of Ohio And Michigan, Dominic D. Wells, David J. Jackson
The Political Divergence Of Ohio And Michigan, Dominic D. Wells, David J. Jackson
The Journal of Economics and Politics
Ohio and Michigan are demographically similar states whose politics have diverged since 2016. This research aims to explain why these two Midwestern states have taken such different political paths in recent years. A comparative case study is used to examine a number of possible explanations. The results of this research show that institutional factors such as registration and voting laws, redistricting processes, and ballot measures have contributed to the political divergence of Ohio and Michigan. Further, data on policy preferences are compared to show that the differences between the states are not the result of different policy preferences among their …
Balancing Populations Of Electoral Districts, Ethan Stern-Ellis
Balancing Populations Of Electoral Districts, Ethan Stern-Ellis
The Commons: Puget Sound Journal of Politics
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The Commons: Volume 3, Issue 1, Kris Bohnenstiehl, Leona Derango, Ethan Stern-Ellis
The Commons: Volume 3, Issue 1, Kris Bohnenstiehl, Leona Derango, Ethan Stern-Ellis
The Commons: Puget Sound Journal of Politics
Table of Contents
- Letter From the Editors
LILA BERNARDIN AND HANNAH WILLIAMS - Who Sent the Devil Down to Georgia?
KRIS BOHNENSTIEHL - The Dehumanizing Gaze: Race in the Context of Academic Tourism
LEONA DERANGO - Balancing Populations of Electoral Districts
ETHAN STERN-ELLIS
Ballot Measures In The Tristate: An Examination Of Ohio, Indiana And Kentucky, Shauna Reilly
Ballot Measures In The Tristate: An Examination Of Ohio, Indiana And Kentucky, Shauna Reilly
The Journal of Economics and Politics
This paper explores the development, use and challenges facing the use of direct democracy in the Tristate area. Specifically, we examine how ballot language suppresses participation in direct democracy measures.
How Citizens Can Use The Initiative Power, Robert L. Scott
How Citizens Can Use The Initiative Power, Robert L. Scott
IUSTITIA
The purpose of this discussion is to demonstrate how the initiative power may be employed by citizens wishing to pass a law independent of the state legislature. Although the initiative power is granted in many state constitutions, in the past it has been used sparingly. However during these days of political activism the initiative power has been given new vitality. For example, in the area of environmental law it has been employed by citizens groups in such states as California, Illinois, and Wisconsin to reserve greater individual rights against environmental polluters.