Legislature ends use of Michigan straight-ticket device that disadvantaged independent candidates
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.
Arizona Top-Two Voting Initiative Still on Back Burner
Little progress made in attempt to put Arizona top-two voting proposal back on ballot in 2016
Canadian Election Method Referendum Proposed
Canada might hold an election method referendum to ditch first-past-the-post voting system
Making it Possible to Recall the Mayor of Chicago
There is currently no way to recall the Mayor of Chicago but a new state law would change that
The Right Way to Fix the Senate Filibuster Rules
Perhaps only minor tweeks are needed to reform the filibuster to enable better Senate debate
Bid For Washington D.C. Statehood Moving Forward
City Council unanimously approves move to Washington D.C. statehood with new signature campaign
Judicial Elections Lead to More Harsh Punishments
Another problem with judicial elections is that they force judges to prove toughness against crime
Preventing Jersey City November Elections Makes No Sense
Move to introduce Jersey City November elections was approved by voters but being blocked anyway
Drawing Straws to Decide an Election in Mississippi
It may be surprising but 24 states decide tied votes by either drawing straws or flipping coins
Process to Abolish Canada’s Senate Should Move Forward
Many believe that getting rid of Canada’s Senate entirely will enhance the country’s democracy