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Stay informed with the latest updates on ranked choice voting in Maryland.
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Executive Director Recognized as a 2026 Women Making History Honoree
Ranked Choice Voting Maryland is proud to share that Executive Director Michelle Whittaker is a 2026 Women Making History honoree…
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When it comes to ranked choice voting, Maine has unfinished business
It’s time to expand the system to include the gubernatorial election.
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Women’s History Month: Looking Back on How Far We’ve Come and the Hill That Lies Ahead
Women’s History Month offers a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come and how much work still lies ahead…
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Ohio Governor Urged to Veto Ranked Choice Voting Ban
The bill would deny voters the opportunity to improve the democratic process through innovative voting methods.
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Longmont City Council sees ranked choice voting return to forefront
The study session comes as most sitting council members have backed the idea.
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Ranked-choice voting should be used for all Maine elections
Jamie Kilbreth advocates for the reconsideration of ranked-choice voting in Maine, arguing that it aligns with the state’s constitution and…
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New York town will adopt ranked choice voting
The town has never elected an African American or Hispanic candidate to the council.
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Gerrymandering is a symptom. Our electoral system is the disease
Across the country, around a dozen state legislatures have initiated efforts to redraw districts to favor their parties.
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Virginia House of Delegates Passes Ranked Choice Voting Expansion
The bill authorizes a permanent RCV option for cities and counties.
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‘Proportional representation’ could reduce polarization in Congress and help more people feel like their voices are being heard
The electoral system used by many global democracies eliminates gerrymandering and has been shown to give more equal representation to…
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Maine lawmakers pass bill to make ranked choice voting statewide model for all elections
Ranked-choice voting is once again taking center stage in Augusta.
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R Street Testimony in Support of VA HB 630
Ranked-choice voting empowers voters to convey a more complete set of preferences, resulting in representation that better reflects the electorate’s…
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Rahm Emanuel Stirs the Pot
“The reason you need [RCV] is that it opens up the discussion to voters who don’t vote in primaries.”
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Ranked choice voting works for the Heisman
How did Indiana’s national-champion quarterback Fernando Mendoza win the Heisman? Thirty-three touchdowns, an undefeated season — and ranked choice voting.
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Editorial: Indiana should test ranked choice voting
Ranked choice voting is not as confusing as some tell us.
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‘Every Vote Counts’: What Women Leaders Know About Fixing Broken Political Systems—From Iceland to Washington
The Reykjavík Global Forum in November gathered women to discuss using campaign funds for childcare, ranked-choice voting and online abuse.
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Trying to deny voters a choice is getting to be a bad habit
Alaskans approved a citizens initiative to adopt RCV in 2020, and used it for the first time in 2022.
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How Many Votes Will It Take to Get an Oscar Nomination in 2025?
This year, 901 votes are needed for a Best Picture nomination, 10 more than last year.
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Recognizing Movements and Watching Elections: How We Build Lasting Political Power
What does it take to build lasting political power, not just moments of progress, but structures that endure?
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Encouraging signs of political civility bring hope for 2026
Glimmers of progress in politics, academia and journalism are reflective of a positive trend.