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As the 2024 Election Draws Closer, Independent Voters Defy Partisan Expectations
As the 2024 Election Draws Closer, Independent Voters Defy Partisan Expectations
Gallup has found that even as the US gets closer to November, the percentage of Americans that identify as independent has remained unchanged – at around 45%
04 Jun, 2024
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Protecting Our Laboratories of Democracy: The Dangers of Ranked Choice Voting Bans
Protecting Our Laboratories of Democracy: The Dangers of Ranked Choice Voting Bans
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt recently signed into law a bill that bans ranked choice voting (RCV) at all levels of elections within the state. Oklahoma is the seventh state to pass a law that stops v ...
06 May, 2024
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The Irony of Gov. Glenn Youngkin Vetoing a Ranked Choice Voting Bill
The Irony of Gov. Glenn Youngkin Vetoing a Ranked Choice Voting Bill
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has said no to a bill that would clarify how ranked choice voting (RCV) is supposed to work in local elections -- which is odd considering the only reason Youngkin is governor is because of a RCV nomination process at the 2021 Virginia GOP convention. 
12 Apr, 2024
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Ohio Bill Would Force Party Affiliation on Voters -- Whether They Want It or Not
Ohio Bill Would Force Party Affiliation on Voters -- Whether They Want It or Not
Photo Credit: Mockup Free / Unsplash   Ohio has open partisan primaries that do not require party affiliation as a condition for participation. However, a new bill in the Ohio House of Repr ...
10 Mar, 2024
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LetUsVote: New Campaign Launches to End Discrimination Against Independent Voters
LetUsVote: New Campaign Launches to End Discrimination Against Independent Voters
Open Primaries, in partnership with Unite America, announced the launch of LetUsVote Wednesday, a nationwide initiative that aims to mobilize and empower independent voters, who make up the largest voting bloc in the US but are treated like second-class voters.
27 Feb, 2024
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March 5 is Super Tuesday... And No One Cares
March 5 is Super Tuesday... And No One Cares
The election day colloquially referred to as Super Tuesday used to mean something. It's an election date traditionally held in early March and is known for hosting the most presidential preference ele ...
15 Feb, 2024
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10 Signs That Confirm You Are an Independent Voter
10 Signs That Confirm You Are an Independent Voter
1. You See the Legitimacy of Opposing Views Voters have become accustomed to the simple red-versus-blue, liberal-versus-conservative goal posts that have been set up by the drivers of American poli ...
07 Feb, 2024
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West Virginia GOP Officials Insult Independent Voters; Vote to Close Primaries
West Virginia GOP Officials Insult Independent Voters; Vote to Close Primaries
The West Virginia Republican Executive committee voted Saturday to switch to closed primary elections starting in 2026.
28 Jan, 2024
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Over 80 Indie Leaders Sign Letter Thanking Chuck Todd for Spotlighting Independent Movement
Over 80 Indie Leaders Sign Letter Thanking Chuck Todd for Spotlighting Independent Movement
We received your announcement that you will be stepping down as moderator of NBC’s “Meet The Press” with mixed reaction. Of course, we are happy that you are on to your next chapter and wish you all the best.
02 Aug, 2023
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Va. Voters: Ranked Choice Voting Is 'Super Easy,' Creates Equal Playing Field
Va. Voters: Ranked Choice Voting Is 'Super Easy,' Creates Equal Playing Field
Arlington County, Virginia held its first ranked choice voting elections on Tuesday, June 20, during the Democratic primary for county board -- and many voters appear to approve of the new voting meth ...
21 Jun, 2023
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