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🔍 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞  📢 In the final DevComms report for UK Property Forums, Account Manager Hem Johal delves into the evolving dynamics of Hertfordshire: ➡️ Traditionally a Conservative stronghold, the county is now under scrutiny as the Liberal Democrats and Labour target key seats amid perceived Conservative weaknesses and boundary changes.  ➡️ North East Hertfordshire: With long-serving MP Oliver Heald retiring, this area could see significant change.  ➡️ St Albans & Welwyn Hatfield: Expect close contests as shifting local council control hints at evolving political dynamics.  ➡️ Key Issue: The Green Belt remains a critical topic impacting both local and national platforms. Get the full analysis on the potential shifts that could reshape Hertfordshire's political future below! 🌍 https://lnkd.in/euz65nXU #DevComms #ElectionAnalysis #PoliticalInsights

The list is complete!  🗳️ Candidates who filed are competing for important seats on the County Commissions, in the State Legislature, and U.S. Congress. 🇺🇸  👀 OUR TAKE: Because the 2024 Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, March 5th, Early Voting will begin in mid-February. There will be some interesting races such as the contests for Congressional Districts 8 and 10. Both are considered Republican majority seats and both outcomes will likely be determined in the Primary. The races for Governor and Attorney General will also get pretty loud as those likely to come out of the respective primaries, Stein and Robinson for Governor, Jackson and Bishop for Attorney General, all possess strong personalities. Please take a few minutes during the upcoming holiday break to research the candidates and try to determine where they stand on the important issues.       Head to our newsletter to find the list of candidates for each county! https://bit.ly/3RwTocb #charlottenc #charlotte #gastonianc #belmontnc #uptownclt #huntersvillenc #corneliusnc #unioncountync #mooresvillenc #iredellcounty #mecklenburgcounty #gastoncounty #cabarruscounty #concordnc #harrisburgnc #lkn #mthollync #cltrealestate #landdevelopment #homebuilder #rebic #joinrebic #election2024 #rebicpolicyandlaw #ncga #ncpol

Good News: We can stop arguing over whether our country is a "democracy" or a "Republic" -- We are both! We are a representative #democracy set within a constitutional #Republic. Alright. That's settled. Let's move on... My left-of-center friends, generally, prefer the word democracy; and, my right-of-center friends prefer Republic (big surprise). Once a week, someone likes to correct me if/when I use the word "democracy" by itself. As a nonpartisan reformer and Independent #Voter, I'd like to see all of us focusing on renovating our Republic, and making it more responsible and more representative through open and competitive elections. Thanks for the great video and post RepresentUs!

Insightful piece on the need for electoral reforms, highlighting broad support among democracy advocates for open primaries, ranked-choice voting, and nonpartisan redistricting. These reforms aim to foster more competitive elections and moderate leadership.

One person, one vote. The weight and worth of the citizens' voices, as nearly as is practicable, must be the same. Check out how quickly the House of Representatives transitioned from the anti-urban, anti-transit chamber to the pro-urban, pro-transit chamber.

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As presidential politics take center stage, it's important to remember that state and municipal driven public policies have incredible impact on you, your business, or your organization. State preemption bills are on the rise and will impact everthing from healthcare delivery to building codes. Stay on top of this trend and keep key constituencies aware and engaged. https://lnkd.in/er_5yKeG

The Liberal Democrats' Strategy to Regain Power and Beat the SNP in UK Politics Explore the Liberal Democrats' target list of eighty seats and their determination to reclaim their position as the third biggest party in Westminster. Learn about their challenges against the SNP in Scotland and their plans to compete with the Conservatives in historically Conservative strongholds. Listen to Veterans In Politics on all platforms or our website here: https://lnkd.in/e8QHdHgu #LiberalDemocratsStrategy #UKPolitics #BeatSNP #PoliticalChallenges #ConservativeStrongholds #Westminster #ElectoralSuccess #PoliticalBattle #ThirdBiggestParty #PoliticalGoals

The recent election results in Scotland are deeply alarming - we won a mere 12% of the vote. This stark reality demands immediate action. Our party urgently needs to re-engage and re-energise its members. A leadership election presents a crucial opportunity to achieve this, placing our members at the heart of determining the future direction of our party. This is a chance we cannot afford to miss. Equally concerning is that only 8% of voters aged 18-29 supported us. This trend is unsustainable. The incoming leader must prioritise listening to young people and actively addressing their concerns. We must embrace change and fresh perspectives as we navigate this critical period. Only by adapting can we build a Conservative Party that's relevant and appealing across all age groups. https://lnkd.in/drD4mXQc

Can independents vote in U.S. primaries? It depends where you live. In 15 states, independents are disenfranchised from participating in congressional and state primaries. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aIHDYz