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Colorado Supreme Court allows open primary, ranked-choice voting to move forward
An initiative that would overhaul Colorado election process advances to signature gathering phase.
scottyv6
Jun 4, 20241 min read
Don't let legislature deny ranked choice voting to Missouri
Why would we want to limit our choices when it comes to how we vote?
scottyv6
Jun 2, 20241 min read
How open primaries and ranked-choice voting can help break partisan gridlock
Alaska has lately been trying something different, which is already showing results, while facing some resistance.
scottyv6
May 28, 20241 min read
Anchorage should improve its elections with ranked choice voting
Anything less than majority rule is arbitrary and not in the interest of a democracy, as that should be the goal.
scottyv6
May 27, 20242 min read
FairVote's New CEO: Ranked Choice Voting Adds Much Needed Value for Voters
Meredith Sumpter, whose work spans across the private and public sectors, was appointed by the FairVote Board in a unanimous vote.
scottyv6
May 20, 20241 min read
We're taking ranked-choice voting national for presidential elections
It’s time to take RCV national to accommodate voter choices and reward our leaders for seeking to represent a majority of Americans.
scottyv6
May 19, 20241 min read
Park City considers ranked choice voting for 2025
The city is asking residents for feedback on the potential change.
scottyv6
May 14, 20241 min read
Protecting Our Laboratories of Democracy: The Dangers of Ranked Choice Voting Bans
Oklahoma is the seventh state to pass a law that stops voters from exploring the alternative voting method.
scottyv6
May 5, 20241 min read
Ranked choice voting contemplated in Vermont
A bill anticipated in the next legislative session could bring ranked choice voting to Vermont for the 2028 presidential primary.
scottyv6
May 1, 20241 min read
Could ranked choice voting come to Illinois?
Ranked choice voting could be an option in Illinois in 2028.
scottyv6
Apr 29, 20241 min read
Proposed referendum would let Naperville residents decide if they want ranked choice voting
At least 4,000 signatures are needed by Nov. 10 for the question to be on the April 2025 election ballot.
scottyv6
Apr 24, 20241 min read
Royal Oak High School senior wins 2nd place for voting-focused documentary
ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak High School senior Sarah Barnett won second place for her work on a documentary titled “Is Ranked Choice the Right
scottyv6
Apr 16, 20241 min read
Minnesota lawmakers consider ranked choice voting bill
The bill would give local units of government the option to pursue ranked choice voting.
scottyv6
Apr 15, 20241 min read
More cities could approve ranked choice voting if they choose to if bill in state legislature passes
A bill that advanced in a Minnesota House committee would give more cities the greenlight to implement ranked choice voting.
scottyv6
Apr 8, 20241 min read
Ranked-choice voting initiative to appear on D.C. ballot
Make All Votes Count DC proposed the ballot measure, known as Initiative 83.
scottyv6
Apr 3, 20241 min read
DC Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Open Primaries, Ranked Choice Voting Ballot Measure
Make All Votes Count DC needs to collect 30,000 signatures by July 8 to qualify for the November ballot.
scottyv6
Mar 30, 20241 min read
Ranked Choice Voting Ushers in Diversity
Not only has RCV been adopted in many dozens of cities and states in recent years, it is also helping with diversity.
scottyv6
Mar 24, 20241 min read
It’s time Indiana considers ranked-choice voting
With ranked choice voting, candidates will more closely align with the majority of voters, and hopefully reduce divisiveness.
scottyv6
Mar 17, 20241 min read
Ranked choice voting ban would be a slap in the face to Oklahoma military members
Oklahoma should follow the example of states that have used ranked choice voting, empowering military members and their families to vote.
scottyv6
Mar 16, 20241 min read
Modesto’s fix to mayoral election turnout didn’t work. Political scientist has an answer
Less than a third of the electorate voted in the March 5 election.
scottyv6
Mar 14, 20241 min read
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