The launch of ranked-choice voting will be a special election to replace the vacant seat in the 24th City Council District.
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.
Teaching Voting Theory With a Card-Based Voting Game
This uniquely inventive new game’s name ‘Concurrence’ is a play on words: it means “agreement” in English and “competition” in Russian.
Fierce Debate Over Legality of Ranked Voting in Austin, Texas
Austin could have the chance to vote on significant changes to the city’s governance and democratic process if a petition submitted is deemed valid.
Considering A Ranked Voting System in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington’s efforts to create “instant-runoff” County Board elections may hinge on an upcoming meeting with technology vendors.
How Swiss Referendums Still Thrive Amid Covid
The worry was that new rules would make life impossible for citizen campaigners, who rely on human contact and rallies to launch initiatives.
On Approval Voting and the National Popular Vote
Though written without regard for alternative voting methods, maybe the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is OK.
A Texas County Clerk’s Bold Crusade to Transform How We Vote
Many figures have attempted to transform the way Americans vote. Among them is the story of a bold Texas county clerk, Dana DeBeauvoir.
St. Louis City Approval Voting Initiative on Path to Ballot
Proposition D seeks to improve city elections in St. Louis Missouri through a package of reforms. It has gathered enough signatures to make a ballot.
States urge alternative voting methods ahead of Tuesday primaries
New primaries will take place Tuesday. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, states are urging other voting methods to circumvent the challenges posed by the virus.
Here’s why ranked choice voting is having a moment
A recurrent question during Presidential elections in America is on the way we vote. Ranked choice voting is having a moment ahead of the 2020 polls.