I was an opponent of ranked-choice voting. I didn’t take the time to look at what was actually happening where ranked-choice voting had been deployed.
Democracy in America articles
This Democracy in America archive has all our articles about election reform in the United States. The section is meant to encourage discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of the election system and help you build new ideas for the future. Be sure to check out our main section on American democracy as well.
Gerrymandering Remains Potent Threat to Democracy
Now voting rights groups are sounding the alarm about future gerrymandering — the redrawing of congressional districts to heavily favor one party.
Queens Set to Hold NYC’s First Ranked-Choice Election
The launch of ranked-choice voting will be a special election to replace the vacant seat in the 24th City Council District.
Trump Has Discussed Starting a New Political Party
Mr. Trump discussed the matter with several aides and other people close to him last week, people have said.
Blind Massachusetts Voters Worry About Mail Voting Barriers
Use of the accessible mail-in system relies on a voter having access to a computer, printer and the internet in the first place.
First Bill of New Democratic Senate to be Election Reforms
It is unprecedented and encouraging that Senate leaders have said they will introduce the For the People Act as the first bill in the session.
Why Arizona is Working to Ban Voting With a Sharpie Marker
For the first time ever in 2020, Arizona voters were given Sharpie permanent markers to mark their ballots at Arizona polls this year.
Fierce Debate Over Legality of Ranked Voting in Austin, Texas
Austin could have the chance to vote on significant changes to the city’s governance and democratic process if a petition submitted is deemed valid.
Innovative New Book is a User’s Guide to Democracy
Providing solutions to the real problems facing humanity in the world today – solutions that are so practical that they have been tried and tested.
Why Illinois Needs an Independent Redistricting Commission
People who live in states where their legislatures determine voting districts could live under gerrymandered maps until 2031 unless reform happens now.