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Stay informed with the latest updates on ranked choice voting in Maryland.
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Irvine opens the door to ranked-choice voting in Orange County, but voters would make final decision
If a November ballot measure is approved by voters, Irvine could be on track to adopt ranked-choice voting for all…
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Ranked choice voting is working in Maine. It can work everywhere else too
Maine voters offer real hope for democracy — and it’s got nothing to do with Graham Platner
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NJ’s newly crowded primaries prompt call for ranked choice voting
Ridding ballots of party boss’ influence led more candidates to run. Now, advocates say, the system needs fine-tuning
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San Francisco elections set gold standard for reporting ranked choice voting results
In its ranked choice voting elections, San Francisco follows best practices by releasing preliminary RCV results on election night.
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Feeling Nihilistic? You’re Not Alone
A case for mourning the American dream.
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The Return of the Dixiecrat South
In the pre-1960s South, which Supreme Court Republicans have just brought back from the dead, Blacks have no voice in…
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Victory for D.C. Voters: Ranked Choice Voting, Semi-Open Primaries Upheld in the District
Meritless legal challenges would have undermined the will of D.C. voters
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Rabb congratulates Philadelphia City Council on passing resolution supporting ranked choice voting
On May 28, council passed a resolution that calls on the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to pass legislation allowing cities…
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Texas Senate runoff sees turnout decline by 36%, shows need for ranked choice voting
Voters in Texas’ capital city of Austin have already voted to replace their runoff elections with RCV
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Multiple primary races are headed to June runoffs. Ranked-choice voting offers a better way.
Alaska and Maine have already adopted ranked-choice voting, as well as cities like New York City and San Francisco.
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As 2028 approaches, America needs ranked-choice voting more than ever
We need rules for the Democratic primaries that will lift up the voices of talented Democrats
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Opinion: Ranked choice voting can save San Jose taxpayers millions
With this reform, city could deliver more representative results and save millions without cutting a single city service.
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Piscataway school board endorses ranked-choice voting
The Piscataway Board of Education voted last week to endorse state legislation that would allow ranked-choice voting in local elections.
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Massachusetts primaries are broken. Here’s how to fix them.
A “jungle primary” could work — but there are better options out there.
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Maryland passes first state law including ranked choice voting
Governor Wes Moore signed SB848 / HB1448 into law, making the first time ranked choice voting is written into Maryland…
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Maine has a crowded June primary. Ranked-choice voting will prevent spoilers.
RCV makes better elections possible — and a stronger democracy.
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Irvine Considers Ranked Choice Voting for 2028 Elections
The city council voted 4-3 to draft an ordinance, citing benefits like reducing negative campaigning.
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Ward 1 Rivals Cross-Endorse Ahead of RCV Primary
One candidate described the arrangement as a “synergy” between their campaigns.
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Virginia passes law to expand ranked choice voting
Virginia is the first state to pass pro-RCV legislation into law in 2026.
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These 85,000 D.C. residents deserve a say over the next mayor
The city overwhelming voted to implement semi-open primaries, yet the party keeps resisting.