A majority of D.C. council members are in favor of a plan that would implement ranked-choice voting in the District as early as 2024.
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.
Reforming the Recall Elections For Better Outcomes
Recall elections in California are overly bulky, and they risk replacing an elected politician with someone who is even less popular.
Towards Ranked Voting For North Carolina
With Ranked Choice Voting as a voting method in North Carolina, there will be more civility, as negative campaigning will be prohibited.
Poll Finds Huge Support For Ranked Voting In NYC
A new poll conducted by Common Cause New York and Rank The Vote NYC shows that there is huge support for ranked voting in NYC.
Major Win For Ranked Choice Voting In Colorado
A new Colorado bill aims to make it easier for towns to join RCV by providing technical assistance through their county clerks’ offices.
Alaska Holds Mock Ranked Choice Election With Fish
The modest pollock was on top for a few glory hours. In an online mock election for favorite Alaska seafood, it came out on top.
Upcoming Discussion On 3 Options For Electing Presidents
TBOR is hosting an intriguing conversation on three potential presidential election options. The meeting is scheduled for June 26.
NYC Pizza Topping Ballot Demonstrates Ranked Voting
NYC Mayor’s online program for tallying resident’s favorite pizza topping is a way for him to show how ranked-choice voting works.
Colorado Expands Options For Local Ranked Voting
Following the passing of HB21-1071 Tuesday, more Colorado localities are poised to begin experimenting with ranked-choice voting.
Resolving Political Dysfunction With Open Primary Elections
There is no single cause for our political gridlock but the American electorate is changing rapidly, and both parties have failed to adapt.