The move to proportional representation has been highly controversial but is moving forward anyway
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.
Citizen Backed Maine Ranked-Choice Elections Hits Roadblocks
If citizens choose to start using ranked choice elections then why has the legislature blocked the move?
New Voting Systems Can’t Solve the Problems of Democracy
There’s a widespread assumption that if we just tried a little harder or better, everything would improve, and that it’s soon going to happen. I guess it’s human-nature to want to believe that.
Maine Ranked Choice Voting to be Considered by Legislature
The battle over instituting a Maine ranked choice voting continues as legislature taking steps forward
Voting Methods: An Open Target for Effective Altruism
Pushing smarter voting methods has the potential to change lives in the world at a fundamental level. There are few opportunities for this level of impact.
Maine Court Rules Ranked-Choice Voting Unconstitutional
A ranked-choice voting system was shot down by Maine’s highest court in a setback for election method
Why Malawi Will Implement 50-Plus-One Election System
Malawi has softened up on its earlier position regarding implementation of the proposed electoral reforms
Texas Straight-Ticket Device Voting Ended by Legislature
The end of the Texas straight-ticket voting system brings the state closer to national norms
Thorough Comparison of the 12 Best Voting-Systems
This is the final article in a series analyzing the 12 best voting-systems. It is a long and detailed comparison of twelve voting-systems by four standards.
Danger Hidden in California Open Primaries Proposal
Third parties will almost never have a candidate on the general election ballot if this passed into law