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After Alaska’s first ranked-choice ballot, where do things stand?
The dust is already starting to settle, and there’s enough clarity to begin to see how ranked-choice voting could affect Alaska’s politics.
The dust is already starting to settle, and there’s enough clarity to begin to see how ranked-choice voting could affect Alaska’s politics.
Virginia’s journey toward having some of the least partisan electoral maps in the nation rolled along an extremely bumpy road.
CNN projected none of the candidates on the ballot topped 50% on Tuesday.
CNN projected none of the candidates on the ballot topped 50% on Tuesday.
Voters are saying “enough.” It’s time for us to be our representatives’ priority. If we are serious, “enough” must translate into changing the system.
The Cedar Rapids Charter Review Commission voted Thursday to recommend changes that would keep the door open for ranked choice voting in the future.
The Sun is correct to observe that allowing voters to rank their preferred candidates produces a better, more democratic result.
Voters approved a ballot measure that ensures Alaska’s future elections put voters first.
The ranked-choice ballot question comes after a protracted campaign and legal battle to qualify for the November ballot.
Nick Begich wants to return to the old system, and Sarah Palin said the ranked choice voting framework should be changed. Mary Peltola hopes more moderate candidates will be elected with ranked voting.