The bill that would allow out-of-town commuters and caretakers to vote by absentee ballot won passage in the Connecticut Senate.
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.
What NJ Would Reap from Proportional Voting
Representation is likely to improve if New Jersey voters were to elect their members using proportional ranked choice voting (RCV).
Alaska’s Ranked Voting System Sees First Test This Summer
The new election system approved by Alaska voters in 2020 will get [a]…first test this summer with a special congressional vote.
Congressional Bill for Proportional Representation Gains No Co-Sponsors
HB 3863 would convert most U.S. House elections to Single Transferable Vote system, and create much larger U.S. House districts.
Women and the Ranked Elections That Put Them in Power
Ranked choice voting (RCV) is reducing the chances of vote splitting and encouraging women and people of color to run for office.
International Women’s Day and Proportional Representation
Highlighting how women around the world benefit from proportional representation because it encourages women to reach the highest levels of power.
My Interview With An Expert On Ancient Athenian Democracy
Roslyn Fuller, a leading expert in the study of the Athenian political system, speaks with me about her work and the direct democracy of ancient Athens.
Political Extremism And The Decline In Competitive Districts
Representative Dan Crenshaw, a Republican, is more likely to face a threat from a far-right challenger in his redrawn district in Huston.
New Bill Would Bring Mobile Voting To D.C.
D.C council is changing voting methods, moving towards digital solutions where voters could cast ballots from phones, tablets, computers.
Utah Bill To End Default Mail-In Voting Fails
On Wednesday, a bill that would have returned Utah to in-person voting by default failed to advance from the committee phase.