Some have suggested that non-partisan elections are the best way to reduce polarisation. Newly published findings disagree with this view.
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.
Nevada could ditch caucuses
Lawmakers in Nevada are considering dumping the caucus tradition for a presidential primary aiming to put Nevada first in the primary schedule.
Kahle: Secret ballots could save democracy
Open ballots may be preventing legislators from voting as they would want to. Last week’s Republican vote on Rep Greene and Liz Cheney showcase this.
Competitive Races With More Choices See Improved Participation
Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) allows larger fields of candidates to run in a race without producing a spoiler effect.
Utah counties weighing ranked choice voting options
Counties in Utah are weighing ranked choice voting options. Salt Lake City, for example, is expecting 700 touch screens with ranked choice capabilities.
New Guide for Educators to Teach Sortition in Schools
Resources range from short cartoons to academic papers and journals, so there is something there to appeal to a wide range of age groups.
On Changing Apportionment From Persons to Adult Citizens
What would happen if states stopped equalizing districts’ total populations and started equalizing their voting age populations?
Denver Colorado Taking a Closer Look at Approval Voting
Colorado Secretary of State’s Office and the city of Denver are hosting a series of meetings to consider alternative voting methods.
PODCAST: A Look at Direct Democracy’s Dark Side
Democracy Works Podcast provides a different take on the story we’re often told about direct democracy and civic engagement.
Should Burlington, Vermont Reinstate Ranked Voting?
Burlington, Vermont voters will be asked whether Ranked Choice Voting should be used to select city councilors.