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Does Alaska Have the Solutions to Congress' Governing Problem?
The US House has been absent a speaker for 22 days. The House GOP caucus has selected its fourth nominee for the position, but it's possible the chamber could set a new record for the number of days it has gone with an interim speaker.
Update: Shortly after the article published, the US House elected US Rep. Kevin Johnson to be the new Speaker of the House.
What sets this situation apart, however, from the 28 days the House had an interim speaker in 1961 is the House had a sitting speaker, but
25 Oct, 2023
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Pew: Only 4% of Americans Think US Political System Is Working 'Very Well'
US voters in greater numbers than ever before do not trust the political process. In fact, according to a comprehensive study from Pew, “just 4% of U.S. adults say the political system is working extremely or very well.”
16 Oct, 2023
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Poll: Voters Do Not Trust the Parties to Give Americans Better Elections
Americans are growing increasingly concerned about the state of elections in the US. A recent Bipartisan Policy Center / Morning Consult poll found that over 80% of respondents are worried about American democracy, including 40% who are “very worried.”
The concern among voters is not limited to a single party or ideology. It exists across the political spectrum, and most respondents (59%) said they do not have confidence in either major party to reach across the aisle to pass solutions.
Voters
06 Sep, 2023
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Alaska Commission: Anti-Ranked Choice Voting Group Violated State Law
The Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) found that an anti-ranked choice voting group attempting to sway voter attitudes away from the alternative voting method has violated multiple campaign ethics laws on the matter of a ballot initiative that seeks to overturn RCV and open primaries.
Preserve Democracy was founded by former US Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka shortly after she lost her 2022 bid to unseat US Sen. Lisa Murkowski. Tshibaka has said her group’s sole purpose was to educate vot
29 Aug, 2023
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Nonpartisan Voters Now Outnumber Democrats and Republicans in Nevada
The latest voter registration data in Nevada shows that nonpartisan voters have surpassed registered Democrats as the largest voting demographic in the state – a development that highlights the need for more representative elections for voters outside the major parties.
07 Aug, 2023
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski: Alaska's Final Four Voting System Gives Voters Real Choice
US Sen. Lisa Murkowski says nonpartisan primaries and ranked choice voting are a good thing for Alaska elections and should be considered in other states.
03 Aug, 2023
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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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Will One of the Nation's Most Partisan States Open Its Primaries?
Oklahoma is as deep red as a state can get. Of the 2.2 million registered voters, over half are registered Republicans. But does this mean that voters outside the party shouldn’t have a say in who represents them?
19 Jul, 2023
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What Will the Democratic National Committee Do in 2024?
The 2024 presidential election cycle is quickly approaching. Already, the Republican Party is heated and making headlines. And while voters should expect a lot of attention to be on candidates like Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, a big question lingers...
12 Jul, 2023
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Why New York’s Ranked Choice Voting is Totally Partisan
New York City held primary elections on Tuesday, June 27, for city council and other municipal offices. NYC primaries are unique compared to most primary elections in the US in that they use ranked choice voting ballots and while RCV advocates tout the benefits it has on city elections -- they’re benefits only party members can enjoy...........
Ranked choice voting gives voters an opportunity to rank candidates in order of preference rather than marking a ballot for a single candidate. If no on
28 Jun, 2023
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