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Democracy Chronicles

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.

How Did Absentee Voting Affect the 2020 U.S. Election?

By DC Editors - March 8, 2021 Leave a Comment

How Did Absentee Voting Affect the 2020 U.S. Election?

A new study argues that in 2020, states that implemented no-excuse absentee voting did not have higher turnout than states that did not.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, American Local Elections, American State Elections, Election Methods

Alaska Preparing For Its First Ever Ranked-Choice Election

By DC Editors - March 6, 2021 Leave a Comment

Alaska Preparing For Its First Ever Ranked-Choice Election

The passage of Ballot Measure 2 has changed the way voters in Alaska vote in state and federal elections in two significant ways:

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Methods

Congress Should Require Members To Be Elected By A Majority Of Votes

By DC Editors - March 6, 2021 Leave a Comment

Congress Should Require Members To Be Elected By A Majority Of Votes

Congress can make a simple adjustment to reverse rising polarization: have its members to be chosen by a simple majority of votes.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Methods

A Very Detailed Look at New St. Louis Approval Voting System

By DC Editors - March 5, 2021 Leave a Comment

A Very Detailed Look at New St. Louis Approval Voting System

Tishaura Jones, Treasurer of St. Louis, Missouri and Cara Spencer, the Alderwoman, advanced from the primary for Mayor on March 2, 2021.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Election Methods

French Citizens’ Convention ‘Direct Democracy’ Designed to Fail

By DC Editors - March 2, 2021 Leave a Comment

French Citizens’ Convention ‘Direct Democracy’ Designed to Fail

The “gilets jaunes”, like Brexiteers and Trump supporters, are pushing for direct democracy which they argue should be eased by tech.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Election Methods, Europe, France

St. Louis Approval Voting System To Face First Real World Test

By DC Editors - March 2, 2021 Leave a Comment

St. Louis Approval Voting System To Face First Real World Test

As St Louisans head to the polls today they will experiment approval voting system that allows them to vote not for one candidate but many.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Election Methods

A Coin Flip Breaks Tie Vote In Illinois City Primary

By DC Editors - March 2, 2021 Leave a Comment

A Coin Flip Breaks Tie Vote In Illinois City Primary

Election for the next 2nd Ward alderwoman of Belvidere, Illinois, ended in a flip coin that brought broke the tie in the city primary.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Election Methods

Wyoming Rejects Move to Direct Democracy Taxing Authority

By DC Editors - March 2, 2021 Leave a Comment

Wyoming Rejects Move to Direct Democracy Taxing Authority

Wyoming’s legislature rejected a resolution to amend the Constitution such that voters would have to approve any new taxes or tax hikes.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Direct Democracy and Referendums, Election Methods

Over 90 US College Campuses Now Use Ranked Voting

By DC Editors - February 28, 2021 Leave a Comment

Over 90 US College Campuses Now Use Ranked Voting

Over 90 US college campuses now use ranked choice voting as Georgia State University adopts the highly valued election method.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Education, Election Methods, Youth Voting Rights

4 Election Reforms Designed to Keep Extremists Out of Power

By DC Editors - February 27, 2021 Leave a Comment

4 Election Reforms Designed to Keep Extremists Out of Power

The rise of extremism in American politics is why political reform must seek to marginalize, to the extent possible, these destabilizing forces.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, American State Elections, Election Methods, Electoral College, Money Politics, Redistricting

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Keep Foreign Money From Undermining Canada’s Electoral Democracy Keep Foreign Money From Undermining Canada’s Electoral Democracy (3/8/2021) - Despite having a strong campaign finance legislation, Canada needs to reinforce its political process by…
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There are two competing narratives about the 2020 election There Are Two Competing Narratives About The 2020 Election (3/7/2021) - Unless all of our presidential elections have been rigged to varying degrees, narratives of rigged…
Florida’s Partisan Push to Restrict Vote-by-Mail Access Florida’s Partisan Push to Restrict Vote-by-Mail Access (3/6/2021) - Changing the law to require voters to reapply each election cycle would make voting by…
A Story of Voter ID and Deliberative Democracy in Kentucky A Story of Voter ID and Deliberative Democracy in Kentucky (3/6/2021) - This article traces the progression of Kentucky's voter ID law, which went from being one…
Connecticut Pushing To Restore Voting Rights For People On Parole Connecticut Pushing To Restore Voting Rights For People On Parole (3/5/2021) - In addition to citizens on probation, advocates now want Connecticut legislators to extend voting rights…
Arkansas Governor Signing Voter ID Bill Into Law Arkansas Governor Signing Voter ID Bill Into Law (3/5/2021) - Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced on Wednesday that a bill requiring a photo ID for…
New Mexico Legislation Protecting Native Voter Access Advances New Mexico Legislation Protecting Native Voter Access Advances (3/5/2021) - New Mexico’s new legislation, HB 231, puts in place significant protections, guaranteeing access to the…