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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
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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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May 19, 20241 min read
Park City considers ranked choice voting for 2025
The city is asking residents for feedback on the potential change.
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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.
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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.
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May 1, 20241 min read
Could ranked choice voting come to Illinois?
Ranked choice voting could be an option in Illinois in 2028.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Apr 15, 20241 min read
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