An Oregon county will be the first in the state to have ranked choice voting in November.
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Progress towards Alaska ranked voting elections initiative
Sponsors of an initiative to overhaul Alaska’s election laws said that they have enough signatures for the measure to be placed on the ballot.
Massachusetts Voters May Consider Ranked Voting on 2020 Ballot
Four questions on their way to next year’s ballot are first heading to state lawmakers to give them a chance to act.
Your Guide to Ranked-Choice Voting
Ranked-choice voting has been in the news a lot lately. But, what is it? How does it work? And, is it more democratic than the single-vote method we’re used to?
California Bill to Expand Ranked Choice Voting Passes Legislature
On September 11, SB 212 passed the legislature. It lets non-charter cities and counties use ranked choice voting for elections for their own officers.
Why Maine’s Governor will delay action on Ranked Choice Voting
Gov. Janet Mills said Friday she would delay action on a bill passed by Maine lawmakers last month to expand ranked-choice voting to presidential elections.
Bill Nemitz: Ranked-choice voting in Maine just got a lot more complicated
Newly passed bill requiring that Maine use ranked-choice voting in its March 3 “Super Tuesday” presidential primary adds a whole new wrinkle.
FEC Vice Chair Resigns: dire implications for decision-making as 2020 polls loom
FEC vice chairman Matthew Petersen resigned Monday effective Friday. His resignation leaves the election cop with a decision-making body shy of a quorum.
Largest Newspaper in Maine Urges Legislature to Pass Ranked Choice Voting for Presidential
Maine Press Herald, has this editorial asking the legislature to pass the bill that would provide for ranked choice voting in the presidential primary.
Electoral College Voting: Denver Court decision another Jack-in-the-box
Denver 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals may add another Jack-in-the-box element for the US electoral system if it allows electors to vote as they please.