In ranked choice voting systems, if a candidate gets a majority of the votes, 50%, plus 1, they win. This has the bonus of legitimizing the victory of the candidate, and helps them move forward to govern and lead.
Third Party archive on Democracy Chronicles
The third party archive is about seeking to end America's two-party system. Libertarian, Green and independent candidates will be highlighted. Also see our entire section on third parties called Third Party Central where you can find information on every small party in the country.
Coverage of the NYC march to remove US forces from Yemen
The Working Families Party organized on Sunday, March 4, in Brooklyn to visit a preplanned speech by New York State Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to hand her a petition in support of the desperate nation of Yemen.Ā
Elvis Presley Impersonator Running for Congress as Libertarian
An Elvis impersonator who legally changed his name to match the rock ānā roll icon is filed to run in Arkansas
Special Oscars Poll Demonstrates Pairwise Vote Counting
This NewsHereNow Oscars poll allows you, or anyone who is familiar with the Oscar-nominated movies, to rank the movies using a 1-2-3 ballot. And then computer software calculates which movie is really most popular.
Big Court Win Boosts Smaller Pennsylvania Political Parties
Minor party and independent candidates for Governor in Pennsylvania in 2018 will need 5,000 signatures
Setback for Virginia Ballot Access Bill Follows a Pattern
Virginia politicians defeated the latest attempt to reform the state law that determines ballot access
Libertarian takes aim at competitive NJ Senate race
Murray Sabrin unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. Senate as a Republican three times in 2000, 2008 and 2014
A Popular Libertarian Candidate May Challenge Trump in 2020
Former Congressman Ron Paul says a viable libertarian challenger may threaten a second term for Trump
New Jersey Third Party Registration Rises 22% in Last 4 Months
Richard Winger writing at Ballot Access News details the rapid jump in third party voter registration numbers in NJ
North Carolina Ballot Access Bill Moves Forward
The North Carolina bill is designed in a way that would benefit the Green Party in particular