Category Archives: Non Partisan Elections

While in theory this would be a good idea, in reality candidates running in local elections will be supported or opposed by a certain political party.  In our county in Florida our local school board members are non-partisan but it does not make much difference.  We know which ones are progressive and which ones are…

1.    There is no evidence to prove that nonpartisan elections increase voter turnout. In fact, most political scientists agree that it decreases turnout. 2.    There is no evidence to prove that nonpartisan elections increase the candidate base. 3.    There is evidence to prove that nonpartisan elections favor incumbents. 4.    There is evidence to show that nonpartisan hurt minorities and favor the citizens…

I think Non-partisan is not really Non-partisan.  We have supposed non-partisan elections for school board and city council but everyone in the area knows what side of the political fence the candidate is on and votes for that person knowing that, if elected, that candidate is going to undoubtedly follow party thinking.

Great idea. It would open up people's mind to look closer at what the candidate believes! Instead of putting them in a preconceived box.

Why would non-partisan elections encourage more women to run? We have non-partisan elections in Charleston and it is now loaded with liberals. Before that, Republicans won those elections. I don’t think “non-partisan” has anything to do with women running.

I think any opportunity to encourage, recruit and support women candidates is one worth taking.  It is especially important if the effort brings conservative women into elected office.  Women make up 54% to 56% of American voters.  As a Republican Woman, I want women voting for conservative women!

While I do see the point in some non-partisan elections, especially at the more municipal levels and jobs like Sheriff and Coroner, I still like to know what I am getting.  Having to stand with a party at least gives us the direction that candidate leans.  I know that not all candidates agree 100% (probably…

I think it's time to admit truth--- we need more women and no one is really non partisan.

I don't think school board elections should be partisan. I also think there are certain county wide elections that should not be partisan. Those include: Sheriff, coroner, probate judge, and solicitor. Those jobs need to be about qualifications, experience and ability. While it would be best for our city elections in Florence to be non-partisan,…

Holding non-partisan elections will encourage candidates to speak their minds, not being so accountable to any particular political party.  It would be especially good for more women to run for local offices, especially for the school board.  From my experience as a school teacher, I believe women (mothers) are much closer to school situations because…