Ranked Choice Voting - Independent Voter News (Page 6)

Boston, Concord Want Ranked Choice Voting -- Here's Why State Law Makes It Difficult

Concord is the latest town in Massachusetts to signal it wants to adopt ranked choice voting after residents overwhelmingly voted for Article 28 in a town meeting Wednesday. The vote comes not long after the Boston City Council advanced its own ranked choice voting measure.

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Shawn Griffiths

/ June 9, 2025

Boston, Concord Want Ranked Choice Voting -- Here's Why State Law Makes It Difficult

Nine Democrats Face Off in NYC Mayoral Debate as Ranked Choice Voting, Cuomo Probe, and Independent Bid from Adams Reshape the Race

A crowded field of nine Democratic candidates will take the stage tonight, June 4, in the first official debate of the 2025 New York City mayoral primary. Held at NBC’s 30 Rock studios and co-sponsored by the city’s Campaign Finance Board, NBC 4 New York, Telemundo 47, and POLITICO New York, the deb

By

Cara Brown McCormick

/ June 4, 2025

Nine Democrats Face Off in NYC Mayoral Debate as Ranked Choice Voting, Cuomo Probe, and Independent Bid from Adams Reshape the Race

More Choice Voting Would Have Saved San Diego $4.6 Million in County Supervisor Special Election

South Bay voters are navigating a monsoon of negative, and often misleading, political ads tied to the July 1 runoff election for San Diego County’s Board of Supervisors. But here’s the kicker: taxpayers are footing a $4.6 million bill for this completely unnecessary second round of voting.

By Amy Tobia

/ June 3, 2025

More Choice Voting Would Have Saved San Diego $4.6 Million in County Supervisor Special Election

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

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.

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Shawn Griffiths

/ May 19, 2025

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

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

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.

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ May 14, 2025

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

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

Voters in Chula Vista are signaling strong support for election reform. A recent independent poll conducted by Competitive Edge Research & 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 w

By

Shawn Griffiths

/ May 14, 2025

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

Joe Manchin Slams W.Va. Ranked Choice Ban, Says Some Politicians 'Don't Want to Compete; They Just Want Control'

Former US Senator Joe Manchin publicly condemned recent moves by West Virginia lawmakers to ban ranked choice voting and potentially restrict independent voters from participating in primary elections, calling the developments "political gamesmanship."

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ May 12, 2025

Joe Manchin Slams W.Va. Ranked Choice Ban, Says Some Politicians 'Don't Want to Compete; They Just Want Control'

Maine Rep. Jared Golden, Known for Independent Streak, Faces Challenge from Paul LePage in Ranked Choice Election

Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME-2), one of the most independent voices in Congress, will face a new challenger in 2026: former Maine Governor Paul LePage. Once again conducted under Maine’s ranked choice voting (RCV) system, the race is expected to draw national attention in one of the country’s most compet

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ May 5, 2025

Maine Rep. Jared Golden, Known for Independent Streak, Faces Challenge from Paul LePage in Ranked Choice Election

Congressmen Co-Lead Effort to Prohibit Ranked Choice Voting in Federal Elections

US Rep. Nick Begich (R-Alaska), who was elected under Alaska’s ranked choice voting (RCV) system, and US Rep. Abraham Hamadeh (R-Arizona) are co-leading an effort to prohibit the use of RCV in federal elections.

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ April 29, 2025

Congressmen Co-Lead Effort to Prohibit Ranked Choice Voting in Federal Elections

Charlottesville's First Use of Ranked Choice Voting is Unique -- Here's Why

Primary elections are scheduled in Charlottesville, Virginia, on June 17. However, there is something different about this election: It is the first time the city will use ranked choice voting (RCV).

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Shawn Griffiths

/ April 29, 2025

Charlottesville's First Use of Ranked Choice Voting is Unique -- Here's Why

In Oakland, Barbara Lee's RCV Strategy Seen as Critical to Mayoral Victory

In a dramatic shift following the April 15 special mayoral election in Oakland, former U.S. Representative Barbara Lee has been declared the winner, pulling into a commanding lead over former Councilmember Loren Taylor, as vote counting continues.

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Cara Brown McCormick

/ April 18, 2025

In Oakland, Barbara Lee's RCV Strategy Seen as Critical to Mayoral Victory

Analysis: Popular Oakland Ranked Choice Voting System Used to Decide City's Next Mayor

On Tuesday, Oakland, CA used ranked choice voting (RCV) in special elections for mayor and City Council District 2 – marking Oakland’s 5th mayoral election using RCV. A 2024 poll found that 77% of Oakland voters are satisfied with the election method.

By Bryan Huang

/ April 16, 2025

Analysis: Popular Oakland Ranked Choice Voting System Used to Decide City's Next Mayor