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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Many voters may not be aware that on May 1 the Federal Election Commission (FEC) lost its ability to enforce federal campaign finance and election laws after Republican Allen Dickerson departed the agency, leaving it without

Many voters may not be aware that on May 1 the Federal Election Commission (FEC) lost its ability to enforce federal campaign finance and election laws after Republican Allen Dickerson departed the agency, leaving it without the quorum it needs to perform its most important roles.

Partisan Gridlock and the FEC: 50 Years of Increasing Paralysis

Alaskans made history in 2020 when they passed the first-in-the-nation election system that not only eliminated party primaries but adopted a voting system for the general election that gave them the option to rank candidates in order of preference.</spa

Alaskans made history in 2020 when they passed the first-in-the-nation election system that not only eliminated party primaries but adopted a voting system for the general election that gave them the option to rank candidates in order of preference.

Majority Rules: The Film Capturing America’s Most Radical Election Reform

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) has introduced a plan for systemic immigration reform and a front-and-center border security <a href="https://www.gallego.senate.gov/press-releases/sen

Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) has introduced a plan for systemic immigration reform and a front-and-center border security plan to reach what he says should be a bipartisan goal of “getting illegal border crossing to as near zero as possible.” 

Democrat Senator Gallego Releases Plan for Immigration Reform that Party Loyalists Won’t Like

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - A bill that would open Pennsylvania primary elections to over 1.4 million registered independent voters, HB 280, cleared its first major hurdle to becoming law this week when it advanced out of the House State Government Com

A bill that would open Pennsylvania primary elections to over 1.4 million registered independent voters, HB 280, cleared its first major hurdle to becoming law this week when it cleared the House State Government Committee.

Pennsylvania Rep Chris Rabb: There Should Be No Second-Class Voters In Our State

BOSTON, MASS.&nbsp;— On May 14, the Boston City Council voted 8–4 in favor of a <a href="https://universalhub.com/files/attachments/2025/rcv-order.pdf">Home Rule Petition</a> allo

On May 14, the Boston City Council voted 8–4 in favor of a Home Rule Petition allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference, a shift that could change how Bostonians elect their leaders.

Boston City Council Backs Ranked Choice Voting Home Rule Petition in 8–4 Vote

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - IVN recently<a href="https://ivn.us/posts/cross-border-healthcare-complex-problem-meets-bipartisan-solu

IVN recently examined AB 955, by Assemblymember David Alvarez. The bill seeks to expand a healthcare service program I created in 1998 as the author of SB1658.

AB 955 Revisited: How to Expand Cross-Border Care Without Sacrificing Patient Protections

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is reviving efforts to regulate the powerful and often opaque intermediaries at the center of the prescription drug supply chain. In a proposal unveiled as part of his revised May budget, Newsom

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is reviving efforts to regulate the powerful and often opaque intermediaries at the center of the prescription drug supply chain. In a proposal unveiled as part of his revised May budget, Newsom calls for stringent oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), companies he says are driving up patient costs.

Gov. Newsom Targets Prescription Drug Middlemen in New Reform Proposal

CHULA VISTA, CALIF. - Voters in Chula Vista are signaling strong support for election reform. A recent<a href="https://lwvsandiego.org/content.aspx?page_id=5&amp;club_id=681146&amp;item_id=89317">

Voters in Chula Vista are signaling strong support for election reform. A recent independent poll conducted by Competitive Edge Research &amp; Communication and funded by the Independent Voter Project shows that nearly two-thirds of voters support the More Choice Voting measure, a proposed change that would give voters the ability to rank candidates and increase the number of candidates who advance to general elections.

Chula Vista Voters Want More Choice -- Will the City Council Listen?

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.&nbsp;- A Marist College poll released Wednesday found that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has emerged as the frontrunner in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor – which would make him the odds-on favorite to

A Marist College poll released Wednesday found that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has emerged as the frontrunner in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor – which would make him the odds-on favorite to unseat Mayor Eric Adams.

NYC Mayoral Poll: Cuomo Crosses 50% Majority in Fifth Round of Ranked Choice Voting

The Dispatch ran a piece Monday titled, New Hampshire Dems Want Their ‘First in the Nation’ Primary Back. The

The Dispatch ran a piece Monday titled, New Hampshire Dems Want Their ‘First in the Nation’ Primary Back. The question it asks is: Will the Democratic National Committee (DNC) restore the state’s prestigious spot as the first presidential primary of consequence?

Will New Hampshire Primary Voters Matter in 2028?

Breaking ranks with both major parties, Florida State Senator Jason Pizzo has declared his candidacy for governor in 2026 as a no-party-affiliation (NPA) candidate, setting the stage for a rare and potentially disruptive independent run in one of the nation’s m

Breaking ranks with both major parties, Florida State Senator Jason Pizzo has declared his candidacy for governor in 2026 as a no-party-affiliation (NPA) candidate, setting the stage for a rare and potentially disruptive independent run in one of the nation’s most competitive political battlegrounds.

Florida Senator Jason Pizzo Launches Independent Bid for Governor

AUGUSTA, MAINE&nbsp;—A super PAC allied with the Republican Party is challenging the official language of a voter ID ballot question set to appear on Maine’s November 2025 ballot.&nbsp;

A super PAC allied with the Republican Party is challenging the official language of a voter ID ballot question set to appear on Maine’s November 2025 ballot. 

A Partisan Fight Heats Up: Voter ID Initiative Pits Maine’s Democrat Secretary of State Against a Powerful GOP Super PAC

Over the past 30 years, California voters have repeatedly turned to the ballot box to shape criminal justice policy, responding to concerns about public safety, justice, punishment, and rehabilitation.&nbsp;

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Over the past 30 years, California voters have repeatedly turned to the ballot box to shape criminal justice policy, responding to concerns about public safety, justice, punishment, and rehabilitation. 

A History of California Criminal Justice and Prison Reform Initiatives (1994-2025)

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. —&nbsp;Legislation that would significantly reshape Oklahoma’s initiative petition process is one step closer to becoming law after the state House passed

Legislation that would significantly reshape Oklahoma’s initiative petition process is one step closer to becoming law after the state House passed a revised version of Senate Bill 1027 last week. If signed into law, the bill would place additional hurdles in front of Oklahoma citizens who want to reform the electoral and political processes in their state.

‘One-Person, One-Vote’ at Risk? Petition Reform Bill Sparks Backlash in Oklahoma

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has announced he won’t run for Senate in 2026 - a surprising move given his strong statewide appeal and proven ability to win over independents.

The GOP's Biggest Opponent In 2026 -- Itself

<div>This week on IVN's podcast we discuss how the president-elects use of twitter and how it could impact businesses with Dr. Wendy Patrick. We also chat with Katy Grimes, journalist with FlashReport.org on how California readies for battle against the new administration in Washington D.C.</div>

IVN Podcast: Trump Tweets and Calexit

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