An uncommon system of voting could be central to which party controls the U.S. House this fall — or even the presidency. In Maine and Alaska, voters in competitive congressional districts will elect a ...

Irvine voters could dramatically change this November how their future local elections work. A divided City Council on ...

Proponents say the practice reduces partisanship, while critics say it is confusing and expensive. By Nick Corasaniti Maine is one of just two states in the country to use ranked-choice voting for ...

The 2026 primary election in Washington, D.C., is the first time the District will use ranked choice voting to decide the outcome. The transition from traditional “first-past-the-post” voting to ...

Voters in the District of Columbia will use ranked choice voting for the first time this June. Board of Elections Chair Gary Thompson breaks down how it works and what every voter needs to do to make ...

City Council members were concerned over how much it would cost for Irvine, which has a growing deficit.

For those of us who actually vote, the process can be dispiriting. It often involves waiting in long lines on a weekday at some random schoolhouse or decommissioned train depot, just to cast a ballot ...

When I first learned about ranked choice voting, I thought it was one of those ideas that was too good for the United States. Like excellent train networks, siestas and churros with chocolate — it was ...

Organizers need to gather over 6,500 signatures in two years, but if they want the initiative on the November ballot, they ...

A resolution expressing support for ranked choice voting in municipal elections in Wisconsin was rejected May 6 by the Appleton Common Council. The vote was 6 to 9. "I don't recall hearing from any ...

The June 9 primary election is rapidly approaching for Maine voters and the candidates looking to earn their support. Maine’s unique use of ranked-choice voting could be a big factor in some of the ...