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From the capitol to the ballot: State legislatures in Midwest have put big policy decisions in voters’ hands this year Read More

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Elections performance index: Midwestern states led improvements from 2016 to 2020 Read More

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Capital Closeup: Why, and how, state courts are drawing new district maps in two states Read More

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Capital Closeup: Multi-member legislative districts: Harder to find, but still in use in states such as North Dakota and South Dakota Read More

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Minnesota establishes statewide standards on security of ballot drop boxes Read More

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Decision 2021: Future of voting laws has become one of this year’s most-watched policy debates in state capitols Read More

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The Midwest and the Electoral College: State laws shape the process; population trends have region’s vote share falling Read More

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November 2020 Question of the Month | Counting mail-in ballots Read More

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