A debate has emerged among political activists whether the District’s electoral system should be changed to ranked-choice voting.
American Local Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
American local elections like county and city government elections are true laboratories of democracy. A surprising number of the laws that manage American elections are decided locally. So get involved wherever you are to build a better democracy. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on American State Elections.
Queens Set to Hold NYC’s First Ranked-Choice Election
The launch of ranked-choice voting will be a special election to replace the vacant seat in the 24th City Council District.
Fierce Debate Over Legality of Ranked Voting in Austin, Texas
Austin could have the chance to vote on significant changes to the city’s governance and democratic process if a petition submitted is deemed valid.
Denver Seeks to Build Innovative Campaign Finance System
MapLight is partnering with the City and County of Denver, Colorado, to build a new campaign finance system to advance government transparency.
Considering A Ranked Voting System in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington’s efforts to create “instant-runoff” County Board elections may hinge on an upcoming meeting with technology vendors.
Republican plan to stall certification of Biden’s win could hurt future election security, experts say
A dozen Republicans are threatening to block certification of Biden’s win in congress. While the effort is set to fail, it could hurt election security.
Former Cybersecurity Chief Sues Trump Campaign for Defamation
Former cybersecurity boss, Chris Krebs, fired by Trump last month for asserting November 3 elections were secure, has sued Trump campaign for defamation.
Pro-democracy activists angered by Trump’s election fraud claims
Trump’s baseless claims of election fraud have eroded confidence in America’s democracy. This situation has angered pro-democracy activists.
Even Trump-Appointed Judges Balk at President’s Efforts to Overturn the Election
The latest in the line of Judges to throw out Trump’s election lawsuits is Pennsylvania Federal Judge Stephanos Bibas who was appointed by Trump.
Officials: Trump attacks on voting putting election staff at risk
Since November 3 Trump has launched baseless attacks on America’s electoral integrity. His attacks are putting election staff at risk, officials warned.