Switch to system of Maine ranked choice elections could reform the state and impact national races
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Is Virginia’s Focus on Felon Voter Enfranchisement Well Placed?
Abundance of problems that threaten election integrity put Virginia’s push for felon voter enfranchisement in question
California and Washington Top-Two Systems Exclude Minor Parties
Top-two systems for elections will not include third parties again despite sustained public outcry
Controversial Wisconsin Election Reforms Stopped But Not Voter ID
Battle over Wisconsin election reforms continues as many limits to voter access removed while voter ID saved
Can the States Save American Democracy?
Following a historical trend, reforms by individual states may catch on and spread to save American democracy
Progress in Virginia’s Piecemeal Plan to Ensure Felon Voting Rights
After court blocked a wider effort, Virginia Governor moves to ensure felon voting rights for 13,000
Defanged New Jersey Election Watchdog Enabling Corruption
The Election Law Enforcement Commission, the main New Jersey election watchdog, isn’t functioning
NJ Automatic Voter Registration Vetoed by Governor Christie
Mirrored on other similar systems, NJ automatic voter registration could have significantly boosted turnout
Why Aren’t People Using the New Jersey Mail Voting System?
Unlike the wildly successful system in Oregon, the New Jersey mail voting system has not taken off
Cleaning Up Georgia Election Rolls Sparks Political Battle
With Presidential polls showing a possible close race, Georgia election rolls are under scrutiny