Ranked choice voting is on the rise throughout the United States. Listen to Rick Pearson talk to President/CEO of FairVote, Rob Richie.
American State Elections articles on Democracy Chronicles
American state elections are known as the laboratories of the democracy. State legislatures, governors, judges and many other positions are determined by election depending on state laws. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on American State Elections.
Democrats Broach Audacious Changes to Elections and High Court
U.S. Democratic presidential hopefuls are broaching audacious changes, including abolishing the Electoral College and adding justices to the Supreme Court.
Maryland Voter Database No Longer Tied To Russian Oligarch
Election officials confirmed that Maryland state’s voter database is now hosted by a new, American-owned company after been tied to a Russian oligarch.
One Weird Small-Town Political Drama Shows Need For Voting Reform
Political drama in one weird small town shows beyond reasonable doubt why America needs voting reforms for the wishes of the majority to prevail.
Ranked Choice Voting Proposed in New Jersey
You’ve probably heard of ranked-choice voting, in which voters rank their choices on a ballot and the results work kind of like an instant run-off.
New Law Improves Voting Access For Washington State’s Tribes
Two bills to increase access to democracy for Washington voters were signed by Gov. Inslee after passing through both chambers of the state Legislature.
Coalition of Lawmakers Push Vermont Ranked Choice Voting
The proposed legislation is modeled after Maine’s 2016 law and would adopt ranked-choice voting for primary elections and congressional races.
Federal Court Says Mississippi Must Redraw Senate District
Federal appeals court told Mississippi lawmakers to redraw a state Senate district where a judge found that black residents’ voting power had been diluted.
What Vendors Say It Would Cost To Replace Georgia’s Voting System
Georgia set to vote on sweeping election bill that authorizes $150 million in spending, the long-term cost of proposed solution remains point of contention.
VIDEO: Top Administrator Reflects on Maine’s First Ranked Vote
Secretary of State reflects on the implementation of ranked voting for the 2018 primary and general elections, the recount process, and lessons learned.