Former President Donald Trump launched a fired-up culture war… at American classrooms, calling… for certification of “patriotic teachers.
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.
Bill Looks To Remove Straight Party Voting From Oklahoma
Senate Bill 568,…by Democratic State Senator Mary Boren looks to amend parts of Oklahoma law, removing the straight party option.
Signature Drive Begins To Rid Alaska Of Ranked Voting
Alaska Lt. Gov. certified an application for petition that, if successful, would get rid of…ranked choice voting…and non-partisan primary.
Local Kentucky Races Decided By Coin Toss
When there is a tie in an election, how do you make a decision? According to state law, a coin toss will suffice in Kentucky.
Billionaire Mark Cuban Promotes New Voting System
Cuban believes that the two-party system is not fair and does not represent a large part of the electorate, the ranked-choice system is the lesser evil.
Louisiana Uses ‘Jungle Primaries’. What Does That Mean?
In a “jungle primary” or “majority vote primary,” all candidates regardless of party run against each other on the same ballot.
Support Builds For Portland Single Transferable Vote Initiative
Portland, Oregon voters will decide whether to pass an initiative for single transferable voting, a form of proportional representation.
The “Independent” State Legislature In Republican Theory
The autonomous state legislative theory runs contrary to the 12 Amendment’s anticipated democratizing impact on presidential elections.
Alaska Election Results Show Why Condorcet Is Obsolete
Ever since Mama Bear Sarah Palin lost in recent elections in Arizona, MAGA Republicans are screaming against ranked choice voting.
Explainer – How America Casts And Counts Its Votes
How Americans vote – and the equipment they use – varies widely, and some methods are more vulnerable to efforts to shake that trust.