469 separate votes now have used California’s top two system, but how has it worked to end partisanship?
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What it Means: Write-In Votes More Popular Than Ever
National trend of write-in votes shows up in NJ votes for Mickey Mouse, Sweet Meteor of Death, and Dave Mustaine
On the Election of America’s First Female Somali American Lawmaker
Ilhan Omar was born in Mogadishu but has now become the first ever female Somali American lawmaker
Record Set as 9 Vermont Progressive Party Candidates Win
The Vermont Progressive Party will enter the state legislature in strength for first time ever
Judge Makes Last Minute Ruling on Nevada Voting Lawsuit
Trump campaign receives late setback in a ruling over a Nevada voting lawsuit over time extensions
How Campaigns Can Challenge Disobedient Presidential Electors
Democrats would have some options if disobedient Presidential electors carry through on recent threat
One Man, One Vote Under Assault in Maine Ballot?
Critique of the move to ranked voting system that is on Maine ballot has often been passionate
More Virginia Felons Granted Voting Rights, Sparking Controversy
New move by Virginia Governor McAuliffe expands on list of felons granted voting rights in his reform push
Arizona Voting Restrictions Reinstated by Supreme Court
Ballot harvesting form of absentee voting is now banned in practice following Arizona voting restrictions
Opposition to California’s Top Two Voting is Building
Increasing voter choice and reducing money politics has not resulted from California’s top two voting system