Ranked-choice voting has challenged the status quo. Its popularity will be tested in November
Alaska’s new electoral system — with open primaries and ranked-choice voting — has been a model for voters in other states who are frustrated by political polarization and a sense that voters lack real choice at the ballot box.
Editorial: A shared goal toward a better city government
While proposals from two commissioners to alter the new form of government approved by voters last year were premature, Portlanders should recognize that building a better government may take adjustments and revisions to the original ballot measure, the editorial board writes.
Will Portland’s government overhaul be changed midstream? Council may vote to refer 3 measures to ballot
Portland City Council members will consider next week whether to place three separate measures on a November ballot. Each of the proposals, discussed Tuesday at a work session, would alter voter-approved changes to the city’s form of government.
Arizona group seeks to outlaw partisan primary elections | Arizona Capitol Times
A group of business, philanthropic and political leaders have given up on the idea of trying to get Arizonans to adopt a system of ranked-choice voting.
Supporters of an initiative to create nonpartisan open primaries and establish ranked-choice voting announced Monday they intend to sue Attorney General Raúl Labrador over his ballot titles for the initiative.
Ranked-choice voting could come to Oregon, if voters say yes in 2024
In November 2024, voters will decide whether to use ranked choice voting in races after January 1, 2028 for president, seats in Congress, governor, Oregon secretary of state and some others.
Ranked-choice voting could come to Oregon, if voters say yes in 2024
In November 2024, voters will decide whether to use ranked choice voting in races after January 1, 2028 for president, seats in Congress, governor, Oregon secretary of state and some others.
Lee Drutman responds to Steven Hill: "Yes, Fusion does offer a new horizon for US Politics"
Drutman thinks fusion will best usher in "party-centered reform" that the two-party system so badly needs -- and maybe even proportional representation
Lee Drutman responds to Steven Hill: "Yes, Fusion does offer a new horizon for US Politics"
Drutman thinks fusion will best usher in "party-centered reform" that the two-party system so badly needs -- and maybe even proportional representation
Alaska lawmakers advance bipartisan election bill to implement ballot curing, signature verification
A last-minute bipartisan effort to update Alaska’s election laws does not include new campaign contribution limits, nor does it make changes to the state’s open primaries and ranked choice voting system.
Ranked choice voting, open primaries? New ballot initiative would bring both to Idaho
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho voters could soon decide whether to have open primary elections and whether to choose candidates in order of preference, through a burgeoning method called ranked choice
Two Great Election Reforms That Go Great Together | Washington Monthly
Ranked-choice voting brings numerous benefits and one downside: It requires voters to spend more time with the ballot. Vote by mail gives them that time.