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The Primary Threat to Our Democratic Process

Few people would characterize the conservative South as enlightened when it comes to electoral politics. But the truth is that in some respects it is more advanced than many Democratic strongholds. ...

6 Democrat v. Democrat Races That Could Change California

Early voting in California is quickly approaching for the 2022 election cycle. In most elections, voters will choose among candidates from two different parties -- but in several districts -- the “top...

A New Type of Political Party Has Launched and Is Coming to a City Near You

Third parties have long struggled to break through a political system that is explicitly designed to benefit the Republican and Democratic Parties. However, the Forward Party is taking an unprecedented approach to tear down the duopoly’s barriers....

Ranked Choice Voting: Election Savior or Wishful Thinking?

Editor's Note: The pieces below feature two sides to the ongoing discussion on ranked choice voting from Deb Otis of FairVote and John Aldrich, Pfizer-Pratt University Professor of Political Science, ...

Party Control over Election Certification Risks Future of Elections

Partisan machinations have increasingly shaken the faith in the integrity of the election process. Election deniers were just the start, but things have escalated to the point where some election administrators – loyal to their party – have refused to certify election results for political reasons....

North to the Future: How Alaska is Blazing a Trail for Less Partisanship

Now, with the success of Alaska, and perhaps others, blowing wind to their backs -- San Diego could be poised for its own success....

Nonpartisan Primaries, Ranked Choice Voting Steer Focus of Pro Voter Reformers

The reform landscape has changed over the last few years. Solutions that were once presented at odds with each other have combined efforts to give voters fairer, more equitable, and more accountable e...

Voting Is Underway in Alaska's Historic Midterm Elections

Early voting for the August 16 primaries and special election to fill Alaska’s vacant congressional seat has begun. This means that for the first time Alaskans will use ranked choice voting and will v...

August Report: The State of Voting in the US

Editor's Note: This article originally published on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher. ‍ The Voting Rights Lab is tracking 2,185 bills so far this session,...

Leading Republicans, Democrats, and Independents Unite to Form First 'Open' Party

Disenchanted and disenfranchised Republicans, Democrats, and independents are joining forces to take on the two-party duopoly with a new political party build on inclusion, accountability, and better ...

The Abundance Choice: How California Needs to Address Its Water Shortage

Edward Ring returns to the program to discuss his new book, The Abundance Choice . Ed is one of the leading voices in California to address our rapidly accelerating water shortage....

Nonpartisan Top-Five Primary and Ranked Choice Voting Qualify for Nevada Ballot

A new nonpartisan primary and ranked choice voting initiative has qualified for the statewide ballot in Nevada. The proposal would make Nevada one of the earliest states to adopt RCV, but also seeks t...
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