There’s been emphasis on single-winner voting-systems because the 1787 Constitution’s requirements, make a joke of any attempt at national equal-representation.
Election Methods articles on Democracy Chronicles
This election methods reform section will highlight alternatives to the widely used plurality voting system like approval, ranked and instant-runoff voting. See our entire section called Voting Methods Central. Also see our section on American democracy.
Webster’s Method – Definition & Demonstration of Unbias
The House of Representatives apportionment allocation-rule is of timely importance, because we’re hearing in the news that the Democrats’ & Republicans’ numbers of seats are close.
Oregon Ranked Voting: On The Ballot
Some objectors complain that the state legislature didn’t include itself in the proposed voting-system change.
On a Rocky Hill in Athens, a ‘Democratic Odyssey’ Begins
Could a European People’s Assembly—Politician-Free and Chosen by Lottery—Become a Permanent Branch of Government?
Kern puts on mock election to seek efficiencies
Kern county’s mock election features two fictional candidates, testing staff readiness for future real elections with over 229 participants.
Ranked Voting’s Rare But Real Mathematical Flaws
RCV has some theoretical and historically observed flaws, and should be assessed for pros and cons before adoption.
Battle Over Ranked Voting Rages Nationwide
Advocates of ranked-choice voting say it helps women and people of color candidates participate in a more democratic election system.
North Dakota Legislature Bans Ranked And Approval Voting
North Dakota has passed a bill banning approval voting, which allows voters to choose multiple candidates, in Fargo and beyond.
How Big Should The House Of Representatives Be?
We all know that democracy is about words and law, oratory and policy. But democracy is also about math. This is one of its most interesting features.
Trump Calls For Election Of Principals By School Parents
Former President Donald Trump launched a fired-up culture war… at American classrooms, calling… for certification of “patriotic teachers.