A debate has emerged among political activists whether the District’s electoral system should be changed to ranked-choice voting.
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.
How Dark Money Helped Joe Biden Win the Presidency
President Joe Biden benefited from a record-breaking amount of donations from anonymous donors backing him.
A Welcome End to Trump’s Census Policy
One of President Biden’s first executive actions has reversed former President Donald Trump’s unprecedented policy of altering a key census count.
To Limit Corporate Power, Fix Campaign Finance Laws
Although not all campaign spending is disclosed, we know that PACs, third-party groups, and other big donors dominate candidates’ funding.
GOP Lawmakers Backing Move to Ranked Voting in Utah
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.
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.