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Are large primaries an argument for ranked choice voting or runoffs?
The next representatives may be picked by primary voters and confirmed in a less-than-competitive general election.
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Jan 8, 20241 min read
Would Ranked Choice Voting Enhance Democracy?
Bill before state Legislature has more support from Democrats, but could help both parties.
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Jan 2, 20241 min read
How a new way to vote is gaining traction in states — and could transform US politics
Ranked choice voting has seen its profile steadily expand since 2016, when Maine became the first state to adopt it.
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Dec 26, 20231 min read
Idaho ballot initiative attempts to eliminate closed primaries; institute ranked-choice voting
Under the initiative, every candidate will have the option to choose any party affiliation they want to represent them on the ballot.
scottyv6
Dec 16, 20231 min read
Will cities like Kalamazoo be allowed to implement ranked-choice voting?
The voting system violates current state election statutes, but legislation could change that.
scottyv6
Dec 13, 20231 min read
Ranked choice is 'the hot reform' in democracy
Roughly 50 American voting jurisdictions have now moved to a ranked choice voting system, and it's shaping up to be one of the political
scottyv6
Dec 12, 20231 min read
Lewiston needs ranked-choice voting
The Dec. 12 runoff will feature lower turnout than November, a drawn-out election season, and the risk of possible inclement winter weather.
scottyv6
Dec 8, 20231 min read
Ranked Choice Voting May Be Coming To An Election Near You
NPR's Miles Parks reports on ranked choice voting.
scottyv6
Dec 2, 20231 min read
Ranked choice voting won election day 2023
Election Day 2023 gave momentum to the fastest-growing nonpartisan voting reform in the nation: ranked choice voting.
scottyv6
Nov 28, 20231 min read
How Florida is amplifying the call for ranked choice voting in elections
The momentum behind election reforms is building. We need to get our elected officials aligned with voter’s needs.
scottyv6
Nov 23, 20231 min read
Ranked-Choice Voting in This Year's Elections Brought Historic Wins for Women
RCV has proven once again to yield positive outcomes for women.
scottyv6
Nov 19, 20231 min read
Bennet, King Reintroduce Bill to Promote Ranked Choice Voting
Senators Michael Bennet and Angus King reintroduced the Voter Choice Act to support adoption of a ranked choice voting (RCV) model for
scottyv6
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Alaska commission set to consider complaints that could deliver blow to anti-ranked voting groups
The Alaska Public Office Commission could determine the fate of an effort to repeal Alaska’s new voting system.
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Nov 13, 20231 min read
East Lansing approves ranked-choice voting
The city joins Kalamazoo and Royal Oak as part of a broader campaign to bring the electoral process to state elections.
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Nov 7, 20231 min read
Kalamazoo voters approve ranked choice voting
Kalamazoo voters embraced ranked-choice voting in Tuesday's election.
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Nov 7, 20231 min read
Ranked-choice voting proposals gain traction across Michigan ahead of local elections
Residents in East Lansing, Kalamazoo and Royal Oak are considering ballot questions that could change the way their votes are counted.
scottyv6
Nov 2, 20231 min read
City of Kalamazoo to vote on ranked choice voting
Kalamazoo residents will have the chance to decide whether they want ranked choice voting in future elections.
scottyv6
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Portman: Ranked-choice voting, other primary election reforms could reduce political polarization
Former Sen. Rob Portman said his new academic center at the University of Cincinnati will study the issue.
scottyv6
Oct 28, 20231 min read
November to Remember: Ranked choice voting takes center stage in Salt Lake City mayoral race
At least 10 cities in Utah will operate local races through ranked choice voting in November.
scottyv6
Oct 25, 20231 min read
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