election that narrows the field of candidates before an election for office
Californians won't vote. Blame the gamification of elections: The gamifiication of elections has made our most basic civic duty complicated and tiring ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-05/2024-california-primary-election-not-voting-turnout
The U.S. Virgin Islands is this week's most interesting election: Unlike in Nevada, the GOP race is actually competitive between Trump and Haley.
abcnews.go.com/538/us-virgin-islands-weeks-interesting-election/story
Exonerated Central Park Five member will win primary for NYC council seat in Harlem, CNN projects
cnn.com/2023/07/06/politics/central-park-five-yusef-salaam-nyc-primary/
Quick Glance: Yusef Salaam wins city council primary following Central Park Five case
- Yusef Salaam, known as a member of the Central Park Five, emerges victorious in the primary for a seat on the New York City Council.
- Salaam campaigned on issues like affordable housing and reforming the criminal justice system.
- The city of New York ultimately paid a total of $41 million in compensation to the Central Park Five.
- Salaam's story as part of the Central Park Five resonated with voters in his Central Harlem district.
It’s time to vote: Here’s how to navigate California’s weird voting rules for the primary
mercurynews.com/2024/02/05/its-time-to-vote-heres-how-to-navigate-californias-weird-voting-rules-for-the-primary/
Conservative groups bash effort to allow ranked-choice voting: South Carolina is considering an option for municipalities to use an instant runoff system for ...
postandcourier.com/politics/ranked-choice-south-carolina-voting-elections/article_bc4c6f50-bb9f-11ee-8451-e39f1f70e664.html
A redrawn US House Dist. 13 attracts more candidates, but stifles democracy | Opinion
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article284182918.html
Ranked choice is 'the hot reform' in democracy. Here's what you should know about it
npr.org/2023/12/13/1214199019/ranked-choice-voting-explainer
Quick Glance: Revolutionizing US Elections with Ranked Choice
- A growing number of US citizens are expressing concerns about the state of democracy.
- The implementation of ranked choice voting could positively impact the American political landscape.
- In addition to Alaska and Maine, more states could soon adopt ranked choice voting.
- Conservative groups oppose ranked choice voting, while advocates highlight its potential to enhance political representation.
While the race for president has sucked up most of the coverage of the 2024 elections as of late, it's not the only thing that voters will decide on in the ... Show more five-thirty-eight.visitlink.me/wtZlBI
Andy Larsen: Is ranked choice voting popular? Is it the right thing to do? Here’s what the data says.
sltrib.com/news/2023/11/11/andy-larsen-is-ranked-choice/
How ranked-choice voting works in Minneapolis, St. Paul and other Minnesota cities
startribune.com/how-ranked-choice-voting-works-in-minnesota-and-why-some-skeptical-minneapolis-st-paul-minnetonka/600315047/
Yusef Salaam, of exonerated 'Central Park Five,' leading New York City primary: Salaam would represent Harlem, where he grew up.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/yusef-salaam-exonerated-central-park-leading-new-york/story
Quick Glance: Yusef Salaam Leads New York City Primary
- Salaam would represent Harlem, his childhood neighborhood.
- Salaam has gained the majority of votes in the New York City council primary elections.
- In 1989, Salaam was accused and convicted along with four other Black and Latino teenagers, who were later found to be wrongfully convicted of raping and beating a white woman who was jogging in Central Park.
- Salaam stated that his candidacy was inspired by his experience in the criminal justice system.
Want a better democracy? Quit asking us to vote so dang much | Opinion: The breadth of what we ask voters to do results in low-turnout elections controlled by ...
star-telegram.com/opinion/ryanjrusak/article279256639.html
Peltola beats Palin, wins Alaska House special election: JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Democrat Mary Peltola won the special election for Alaska’s only U.S ...
apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-sarah-palin-voting-government-and-politics-f9855f1138a922ab1147da7900819fa8
Quick Glance: Peltola, a Democrat, defeats Palin in Alaska's special election.
- Mary Peltola is the first Alaska Native elected to Congress.
- The extraordinary election was held following the death of Mr Young, 88, who was elected for the first time in 1973.
- Ms Palin, Ms Peltola, and Republican Nick Begich III will compete for the seat for the next two years in a November 8 election.
- Meanwhile, Democratic Representative Charlie Crist announced his resignation from the House effective immediately in order to focus on his gubernatorial campaign against Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis.
Nikki Haley Seizes Control of Republican Race (but Only in an Alternate Universe)
slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/08/who-won-the-debate-nikki-haley-could-have-in-an-alternate-universe.html
Letter: Utahns should get behind real electoral reform rather than enable the establishment’s latest power grab
sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2023/07/25/letter-utahns-should-get-behind/
Arlington reverses use of ranked-choice voting system for fall elections: The move brings the Northern Virginia suburb’s experiment with the increasingly popular ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/07/15/ranked-choice-voting-cancelled-arlington/
NYC Board of Elections set to announce ranked choice first-round results for primary races
nydailynews.com/news/politics/new-york-elections-government/ny-nyc-primary-election-ranked-choice-voting-results-20230704-ryvdr2xrg5echdollemaz42xxi-story.html
The era of Millennial elections could mark the end of binary voting: Perhaps it’s no surprise that millennials, who are far less attached to the two major ...
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/3626213-the-era-of-millennial-elections-could-mark-the-end-of-binary-voting/
After Peltola win in Alaska, a debate erupts over ranked-choice voting: The procedure has drawn fierce criticism from some conservatives, while defenders have ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/09/01/peltola-palin-ranked-choice-voting-alaska/
Quick Glance: After Peltola's victory in Alaska, a dispute about ranked-choice voting ensues.
- Democrat Mary Peltola defeated former vice presidential candidate and Alaska governor Sarah Palin in the special election for Alaska's lone House seat.
- Palin was placed second by roughly half of Begich's first-choice voters.
- Those who support ranked-choice voting said they are looking forward to the November election in Alaska, when voters and candidates will have a second chance to use the new system — and to learn from what happened in the special congressional contest.
- Alaska voters were divided on the new system in Election Day polls.
Likely ouster of veteran politician Charles Barron among biggest upsets in 2023 NYC Council primaries
nydailynews.com/news/politics/new-york-elections-government/ny-ouster-charles-barron-among-biggest-nyc-primary-upsets-2023-20230628-j7fnfl2mtfcfngh4izr3i7etne-story.html
Why Trump’s effort to oust Murkowski could hit hurdles: Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) will face off against Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate on Tuesday ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3598974-why-trumps-effort-to-oust-murkowski-could-hit-hurdles/
Q&A: Meet the woman who made history in Alaska: Mary Peltola on Wednesday became the first Alaska Native in the state’s history and the first Democrat in decades ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3624806-qa-meet-the-woman-who-made-history-in-alaska/
How to vote in the Northern Ireland local elections, and what time polling stations are open
inews.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-elections-how-vote-today-what-time-polling-stations-open-voting-2348336
Howard Stephenson and Katharine Biele: Ranked-choice voting ensures a majority voice
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2023/04/19/howard-stephenson-katharine-biele/
Laura Murphy and Maurice West: Ranked choice voting is the future. That’s why we’re bringing it to Illinois.
chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-ranked-choice-voting-illinois-presidential-primary-20230414-smo4fw6uyrhlljhnal6tyqihqa-story.html
To win more seats in Congress, the GOP must rethink primaries: Partisan primaries should not be romanticized as a grassroots-driven exercise in politics.
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/3640156-to-win-more-seats-in-congress-the-gop-must-rethink-primaries/
Voter ID, citizenship, ranked-choice voting: Here’s what voters in these states decided about rules for future elections
cnn.com/2022/11/09/politics/future-election-rules-ballot-measures/
Election results: Redondo Beach voters strongly backing election process change: Measure CA5, if approved, would implement ranked-choice voting for the city’s ...
dailybreeze.com/2023/03/07/election-results-redondo-beach-voters-strongly-backing-election-process-change
Trump looms as Liz Cheney and Lisa Murkowski face tough primaries: The Note: Both lawmakers have been censured by fellow Republicans -- now voters weigh in.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-looms-liz-cheney-lisa-murkowski-face-tough/story
Minnesota lawmakers pushing ranked-choice voting for all state, federal races: Proposals moving in House and Senate would create a task force to recommend how to ...
startribune.com/minnesota-lawmakers-pushing-ranked-choice-voting-for-all-state-federal-races/600259139/
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Opinion: Odds are your vote for Denver mayor won’t matter. There is a better way.
denverpost.com/2023/03/06/denver-mayor-election-runoff-ranked-choice-voting-candidates/
Elections Live Updates: Race Calls and Latest News: Ron DeSantis won a second term as Florida’s governor in a rout. Wes Moore will become Maryland’s first Black ...
nytimes.com/live/2022/11/08/us/election-midterms
Quick Glance: Biden's Speech Celebrates Midterm Election Results, but He Faces New Challenges
- President Biden, dressed in a blue suit, looks at a reporter who is asking a question into a microphone held by a White House aide.
- President Biden had the best midterm results of any president in 20 years, avoiding a Republican surge that had been forecast.
- While Mr. Biden retains his veto pen, the path to keeping government doors open and avoiding a national debt default may pass through Representative Kevin McCarthy of California, the Republican leader vying for speaker.
- According to advisers, Mr. Biden might spend most of the next two years traveling the country for ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
Georgia could try ranked-choice voting in cities under new bill: A bill introduced in the Georgia House would allow cities to hold elections with ranked-choice ...
ajc.com/politics/georgia-bill-would-test-ranked-choice-voting-in-cities-amid-runoff-debate/DNHCKNTDG5HDRGDGDSUXQQYYN4/
These bills will change Utah’s popular election systems. Robert Gehrke explains why they’re anti-democratic.
sltrib.com/opinion/2023/02/13/these-bills-will-change-utahs/
Redondo Beach’s elections would change under proposed measure. This is how: The city’s March 7 election, which is being conducted entirely by mail ...
dailybreeze.com/2023/02/13/redondo-beachs-elections-would-change-under-proposed-measure-this-is-how
Is it too soon for Rep. Katie Porter to run for senator?: A Democratic voter in Rep. Katie Porter's Orange County district doesn't like that she's seeking higher ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2023-02-25/is-it-too-soon-for-rep-katie-porter-to-run-for-senate
Reach out to voters before reworking their ballots: Confusing the voting public leads to distrust in our election system, which undermines voter confidence and ...
seattletimes.com/opinion/reach-out-to-voters-before-reworking-their-ballots/
Americans are unhappy with politics. But a third party faces an uphill battle: Democrats are unhappy with President Biden. And a number of Republicans are fed up ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3586996-americans-are-unhappy-with-politics-but-a-third-party-faces-an-uphill-battle/
California primary isn't ready for Dianne Feinstein race: Adam Schiff, Katie Porter, Barbara Lee, Ro Khanna and other Democrats are in contention to succeed the ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-02-17/california-primary-feinstein-senate
Meet the ‘pro-fish’ Democrat who is leading against Sarah Palin in deep red Alaska
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/mary-peltola-alaska-sarah-palin-b2151165.html
Chocolate is on the ballot today in Rhode Island: Two state lawmakers who are seeking to call attention to ranked-choice voting are holding a special Valentine’s ...
bostonglobe.com/2023/02/14/metro/chocolate-is-ballot-today-rhode-island/
Alaska implemented the ranked choice voting system to elect a member of Congress. Here's how It works. https://bit.ly/3A1cgY4
Withdrawal symptoms: Why are Victorian voters staying away?: When Victoria went to the polls last November, Michelle Young stayed at home ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/withdrawal-symptoms-why-are-victorian-voters-staying-away-20230209-p5cj4x.html
Advocates of ranked choice voting will discuss how it could work in NC. How to go.
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article272079907.html
Opinion: Why Santa Clara County should not adopted ranked choice voting: Faith in the overall political system can be eroded if trust in the electoral process is ...
mercurynews.com/2023/02/02/opinion-why-santa-clara-county-should-not-adopted-ranked-choice-voting
How a ‘Ludicrous’ Sarah Palin Feud Could Hand Alaska to Democrat Mary Peltola: Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich both refuse to drop out ...
thedailybeast.com/how-a-ludicrous-sarah-palin-feud-could-hand-alaska-to-democrat-mary-peltola
Why does Denver hold municipal elections in the spring instead of November?: Denver's municipal elections are held in the spring rather than in November and ...
denverpost.com/2023/01/31/denver-municipal-election-spring-november/
Alaska vote tests Trump’s influence, Palin’s bid and a new election system : Two simultaneous elections will be held Tuesday — with voters casting ballots under ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/08/15/alaska-palin-murkowski-peltola-begich/
Take your pick: Andrew Yang pitches ranked choice to SC: Supporters of ranked-choice voting rallied on the steps of the Statehouse Jan. 23 ...
postandcourier.com/politics/take-your-pick-andrew-yang-pitches-ranked-choice-to-sc/article_d439da6c-9b66-11ed-80c3-ff258f47d345.html
Guest: Oklahoma's election system is well-run, but let's make it easier to file: Only about half of our state's registered voters participated in the last ...
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/2023/01/22/guest-theres-still-room-for-improvement-on-oklahoma-election-system/69815492007/
High five: Final Five voting is a big improvement on NYC’s current ranked-choice voting system
nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-edit-final-five-voting-20230114-upd257murzgqfksnbsknhfyekq-story.html
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Final Five: Better Alternative to NYC's Current Ranked-Choice Voting System
- Ranked-choice voting is an improvement over first-past-the-post counting used in NYC since 2021.
- By listing contenders in order of preference, voters can choose their favorite candidate without throwing away their ballots.
- Final Five voting is a better alternative that gives all voters a voice instead of just party members.
- It would feature a single open primary where the top five vote-getters advance to a November general election where ranked-choice voting would decide the winner.
CNN projects Rep. Mary Peltola will win race for Alaska House seat, thwarting Sarah Palin’s political comeback again
edition.cnn.com/2022/11/23/politics/peltola-palin-alaska-election-results/
Andrew Yang back in South Carolina this month to rally for ranked-choice voting: A coalition of election reformers, including former Democratic presidential ...
postandcourier.com/politics/andrew-yang-back-in-south-carolina-this-month-to-rally-for-ranked-choice-voting/article_c20cbbe8-8b7b-11ed-902b-5b2d222ae727.html
The small rule that could make a huge difference to the NSW election: NSW’s teal campaigns are being run by the same groups who orchestrated federal wins. But ...
smh.com.au/politics/nsw/the-small-rule-that-could-make-a-huge-difference-to-the-nsw-election-20221207-p5c4dd.html
OPINION: Time to scrap Georgia’s general election runoffs: Covering the overtime drama of a runoff election in Georgia is its own kind of punishment for ...
ajc.com/politics/opinion-time-to-scrap-georgias-general-election-runoffs/IB42F35L5JGIVJAIM76PEJJQCI/
Georgia Republicans Are Fed Up With General-Election Runoffs: After losing back-to-back U.S. Senate runoffs, Republicans like Secretary of State Brad ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/12/georgia-republicans-are-fed-up-with-general-election-runoffs.html
Seattle voters now leaning in favor of ranked-choice model in latest election results
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-voters-now-leaning-in-favor-of-ranked-choice-model-in-latest-election-results/
Quick Glance: Democrat defeats GOP conspiracist in Arizona elections
- Fontes, who previously handled sections of the election system in Arizona's most populated county, had previously stated that if Republican Mark Finchem won, he would pose a threat to democracy.
- "I'm not going to do a ton of crowing or celebrating for some time," Fontes explained.
- "Maricopa County's election system and the rest of Arizona's by connection, is the single most highly scrutinized election system ever."
- After winning the state's primary election in August, Finchem declared that he wants to restore the rule of law to state elections, saying, "Right now, we have lawlessness."
The next round of counting begins in Alaska. Here's how ranked-choice voting works
npr.org/2022/11/22/1138422560/the-next-round-of-counting-begins-in-alaska-heres-how-ranked-choice-voting-works
Could Alabama voters someday rank their political preferences during elections? New system stirring intrigue
al.com/news/2022/12/could-alabama-voters-someday-rank-their-political-preferences-during-elections-new-system-stirring-intrigue-nationwide.html
Plenty of Voters Care About Democracy. It’s Still Probably Not Enough.: Few election deniers won in the midterms, but they came close and and it took a lot of ...
time.com/6235284/voters-care-about-democracy-its-still-probably-not-enough/
Portland used taxpayer money to mislead voters on charter ballot measure, complaint alleges
oregonlive.com/news/2022/11/portland-used-taxpayer-money-to-mislead-voters-on-charter-ballot-measure-complaint-alleges.html
Portland voters approved sweeping changes to City Hall. Now comes the hard part: Much of Portland's city government is in for an overhaul after voters delivered ...
oregonlive.com/politics/2022/11/portland-voters-approved-sweeping-changes-to-city-hall-now-comes-the-hard-part.html
Turnout boomed after Phoenix shifted local election schedule. What about March runoffs?
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/11/21/voter-turnout-has-boomed-in-phoenix-what-about-march-runoffs/10660484002/
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Republican to hold Alaska U.S. Senate seat after ranked voting: JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A Republican will hold Alaska’s U.S. Senate seat following the state's ...
columbian.com/news/2022/nov/09/republican-to-hold-alaska-u-s-senate-seat-after-ranked-voting/
Seattleites prefer to keep current voting system, updated tally shows: Seattle voters appear to be narrowly in favor of keeping the current system of electing ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattleites-prefer-to-keep-current-voting-system-updated-tally-shows/
A buffer against extremism: open primaries and ranked-choice voting. Here’s why Maryland needs them. | GUEST COMMENTARY
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Nevada Question 3: Ranked-choice voting is on the ballot in Nevada: The plan could kill the partisan primary.
vox.com/policy-and-politics/23412858/nevada-question-3-final-five-voting-katherine-gehl
Washington Republicans push write-in for secretary of state: The campaign for Washington’s top elections official has largely skirted the proverbial elephant in ...
columbian.com/news/2022/oct/20/washington-republicans-push-write-in-for-secretary-of-state/
Bring ranked-choice to NYC’s federal elections, too: We supported different candidates in the recent primary election for the newly drawn Congressional District ...
nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-bring-ranked-choice-to-federal-elections-too-20221022-rill62xl75bgvpxxefgtuw3tv4-story.html
Paid articlePaid What surviving GOP impeachment backers have in common: Alternative primaries: It appears every GOP impeachment supporter who survived a 2022 primary will have ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/08/16/gop-impeachment-alternative-primaries/
Quick Glance: Cheney's defeat marks the end of an era for the Republican Party; Trump's party now
- Trump is cleansing the Republican Party of dissenters like Cheney and those who dare to oppose him, reshaping the GOP landscape and the complexion of Congress from coast to coast.
- House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy praised Cheney at first, but rapidly shifted his position as Republicans ousted her from party leadership.
- "What's happened to our party is a fear of Donald J. Trump," Simpson explained.
- "The House is — should be — the people's House," ex-Republican Rep.
Democrat Mary Peltola Beats Sarah Palin to Become the First Alaska Native in Congress
slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/08/mary-peltola-beats-sarah-palin-first-native-alaskan-congress.html
Sarah Palin, Nick Begich trade jabs in Alaska House race: Both candidates lost the special election to replace the Republican Rep. Don Young ...
axios.com/2022/09/06/sarah-palin-nick-begich-alaska-house-race
A new ranked-choice voting system hampers Sarah Palin’s hopes: What happens when second preferences come into play
economist.com/united-states/2022/08/18/a-new-ranked-choice-voting-system-hampers-sarah-palins-hopes
2022 Alaska Primary Election Results: Alaska voters got their first shot at using ranked voting in a statewide race Tuesday in a special U.S ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/2022-alaska-primary-election-results
David Op’t Hof: Mail-in ballots and ranked-choice voting are improvements to elections
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2022/09/08/david-opt-hof-mail-in-ballots/
Alaska Natives celebrate Mary Peltola's historic House election: Mary Peltola, who is Yup'ik, is set to serve the remainder of the late Republican Rep ...
pressdemocrat.com/article/news/alaska-natives-celebrate-mary-peltolas-historic-house-election/
Party labels among topics in Washington secretary of state debate
columbian.com/news/2022/aug/18/party-labels-among-topics-in-washington-secretary-of-state-debate/
Measure to radically reshape Portland city government cab advance to November’s ballot, judge rules
oregonlive.com/politics/2022/08/measure-to-radically-reshape-portland-city-government-can-advance-to-novembers-ballot-judge-rules.html
Paid articlePaid Editorial: An important reminder of how elections work — and how SC's could work better
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How Alaska’s new voting system works: Voters in Alaska head to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on several primary contests, including Sen ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3599151-how-alaskas-new-voting-system-works/
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