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Charlottesville’s about to become the second Virginia city to adopt ranked choice voting
Arlington first adopted the method last year, following a change in state law granting local governments permission to do so.
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Aug 19, 20241 min read
Expanding ranked-choice voting statewide in Oregon is on the November ballot
As the November election approaches, advocates for expanding ranked-choice voting are urging people to vote yes on Oregon Measure 117.
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Aug 6, 20241 min read
DC voters to decide on ranked choice voting in November
Voters in Washington, D.C., will decide in November whether to establish a ranked choice voting system and semi-open primaries in the
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Aug 1, 20241 min read
Portland Embraces Change: Ranked Choice Voting System to Premiere in Upcoming Elections
Portland is moving to Ranked Choice Voting for city and county elections, with education campaigns underway for smooth implementation.
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Jul 31, 20241 min read
Two of Maine’s congressional races will use ranked-choice voting in November
Two of the three congressional races on Maine ballots in November will use ranked-choice voting, which has impacted the outcome of some
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Jul 28, 20241 min read
Andrew Yang makes a push for open primaries and ranked choice voting
Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang is proposing election reforms, including open primaries and ranked-choice voting.
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Jul 22, 20241 min read
Ranked-choice voting, open primaries can help bring civility back to politics
The problem lies with the election system of primaries and general elections that dictates how most politicians pursue victory.
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Jul 17, 20241 min read
Skokie considers ranked choice voting, term limits referendums
After debating how two referendum questions should be written, Skokie’s Village Board moved closer to voting on whether to place them
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Jul 14, 20241 min read
Idaho Top 4 Initiative with Ranked Choice Voting Certified for November Ballot
Idahoans for Open Primaries turned in enough signatures for its ballot initiative to end the state's closed primary system.
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Jul 10, 20241 min read
Richmond Agrees to Ranked Choice Voting Ballot Measure
The Richmond City Council agreed to place a ranked choice voting ballot measure before voters this November.
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Jul 7, 20241 min read
Filmmaker explores ranked choice voting in new documentary coming to Boise
A new documentary covers open primaries and ranked choice voting in the 2022 elections in Alaska.
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Jul 1, 20241 min read
DC Campaign to Submit Over 40K Signatures for Open Primaries, Ranked Choice Voting
The initiative would open primary elections to independent voters and implement ranked choice voting in all District elections.
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Jun 27, 20241 min read
Evanston council backs ranked choice voting ordinance
Evanston City Council votes to implement ranked choice voting for April 2025 municipal elections, despite concerns from the Cook County
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Jun 24, 20241 min read
How would ranked-choice voting work in Oregon?
When Portland voters select a new city council in November, they will have the option to rank their choices in order of preference through
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Jun 20, 20241 min read
Is ranked-choice voting a good idea for Boston elections? City Council President Louijeune thinks so.
Though a ballot measure to implement ranked-choice voting in Massachusetts failed statewide in 2020, more than 60 percent of Boston voters
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Jun 15, 20241 min read
With so many choices in primary races, will Virginia consider ranked choice voting?
Virginians won't lack choices in Tuesday's Republican and Democratic primaries for U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives.
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Jun 15, 20241 min read
How ranked choice voting is bringing Alaska politics back to the center
In a sharp departure from recent sessions, both sides of the aisle were patting themselves on the back for what they had accomplished
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Jun 11, 20241 min read
Council affirms right to use ranked choice voting system next year
The ordinance directs the county clerk to specifically implement ranked choice voting as prescribed.
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Jun 10, 20241 min read
Louijeune plans to push for ranked choice voting in Boston
Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune will file a home rule petition and seek a ballot referendum.
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Jun 9, 20241 min read
Connecticut's Democratic governor creates working group to develop ranked-choice voting legislation
Gov. Ned Lamont made a campaign promise to propose ranked-choice voting legislation.
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Jun 5, 20241 min read
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