Some residents are suggesting that if Gov. Gavin Newsom is recalled, they plan to type in his name as the “replacement” governor.
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.
Did Seattle’s Democracy Vouchers Combat Big Money?
The results of the August 2021 mayoral primary, which was the first time vouchers were used in a Seattle mayor’s contest, were divided.
Pay People To Vote
A coupon for every qualified voter who votes is an example of a fiscal carrot to encourage voting: Fill out a ballot and get a check.
Questions About Seattle’s ‘Democracy Voucher’ Program
Seattle’s democracy voucher program is a trailblazer but there are important questions that need to be answered about that program.
Alaska Court Upholds Top-Four Election System
A state trial court in Alaska affirmed the top-four initiative voted by voters in 2020 on July 29. 3AN-20-9532, Kohlhaas v State.
Did Ranked Choice Voting Work In NYC?
When it came to whether New York’s new ranked voting system worked, supporters and critics gave simple yes-or-no answers.
The Limits To Changing How Primaries Work
Because primaries aren’t a key factor in why Congress is so polarized, changing how they work may not do much to alleviate the problem.
Lawmakers Push To Bring Ranked Voting To D.C.
A majority of D.C. council members are in favor of a plan that would implement ranked-choice voting in the District as early as 2024.
Reforming the Recall Elections For Better Outcomes
Recall elections in California are overly bulky, and they risk replacing an elected politician with someone who is even less popular.
Towards Ranked Voting For North Carolina
With Ranked Choice Voting as a voting method in North Carolina, there will be more civility, as negative campaigning will be prohibited.