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Electoral reform was on the ballot in several states this election. Why did these measures fail?

Advocates who hoped to limit extreme gerrymandering say ‘terribly misleading ballot language’ sabotaged their efforts

The Guardian - US · Nov 15, 2024

Does Ranked Choice Voting Disenfranchise Minorities?

Dueling new studies reach opposing conclusions on whether minority voters are well served by ranked choice voting.

Reason · Jan 16, 2024

Ranked choice is 'the hot reform' in democracy. Here's what you should know about it

Roughly 50 American voting jurisdictions have now moved to a ranked choice voting system, and it's shaping up to be one of the political subplots of 2024.

WEKU · Dec 13, 2023

Oregon Voters Will Decide Whether To Embrace Ranked-Choice Voting

Will the Beaver State join Maine and Alaska?

Reason · Jun 27, 2023

An early look at certified 2024 measures

Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:

Ballotpedia · Jan 30, 2023

Why did Trump endorse the Democrat who led the impeachment probe?

Trump is accused of trying to ‘fool’ voters in an election that will decide the Democratic candidate for Congress.

Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2022

Florida, Tennessee Ban Ranked-Choice Voting Despite Citizen Support

Politicians who benefit from divisive election politics resist reforms that threaten the status quo.

Reason · Apr 28, 2022