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