Colorado Secretary of State’s Office and the city of Denver are hosting a series of meetings to consider alternative voting methods.
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Boulder Colorado Begins Direct Democracy Online Project
Boulder began a preview of new software that allows online signature gathering for initiative petitions, recalls and referendums.
Should Burlington, Vermont Reinstate Ranked Voting?
Burlington, Vermont voters will be asked whether Ranked Choice Voting should be used to select city councilors.
How Do Farm and Rural Communities Vote?
The popular belief is that farmers in rural areas believe that the Republicans and their conservative beliefs are more likely to help their communities.
In Big US Cities, 80% of Referendums Were Approved Last Year
There were 314 local measures in 26 different states and D.C., on the ballot for voters in the top 100 largest cities.
D.C. Residents Ponder Ranked-Choice Voting
A debate has emerged among political activists whether the District’s electoral system should be changed to ranked-choice voting.
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.