Ranked choice voting (RCV) is reducing the chances of vote splitting and encouraging women and people of color to run for office.
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.
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.
Democratic Institutions: How To Break Elite Political Power
Elite political power can be broken down. Bringing about that institutional change is hard though. It requires broad awareness in the population.
Legislators in 20+ States Push for Ranked Voting
Kicking off this new year, state legislators in over 20 states proposed new legislation to advance ranked choice voting (RCV).
What If Everyday People Ran Los Angeles?
If the crisis in democracy had a capital, it would be Los Angeles. And if democracy is going to be saved, that rescue needs to start in California.
Proportional Representation Countries Have Better Voter Turnout
A new report shows that shows that countries that use proportional representation have higher voter turnout than those that don’t.