Ranked-Choice Voting Rejected in Statewide Ballots
Alongside high-profile races last week, voters in several states also decided on ballot measures, including ranked-choice voting. While political
Ranked voting will decide a pivotal congressional race. How does that work?
In a pivotal congressional race in Maine, the state's ranked choice voting system is being used this week to determine the winner, but that won't be the end of it. The currently trailing candidate has requested a full recount that won't begin until after more than 12,
Why Results in US House Hinge on Ranked-Choice Voting
The vast majority of elections in the US are guided by plurality rule: Each voter selects one candidate, and the person with the most votes wins. Critics say this system, while simple to grasp, means voters can’t fully express their views when more than two candidates are running for an office.
Here's how Maine's ranked choice tabulation works, as it will decide CD2 race
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows explained the process as it started to play out on Tuesday, sharing how the second-choice votes of about 12,000 people will determine the winner.
Ranked choice voting tabulation in Maine CD2 race continues
The entire proceeding is open to the public and is being livestreamed on the secretary of state department's YouTube page.
Ranked choice tabulation to decide fate of Maine's Second District race
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Jared Golden declared victory last Wednesday, but the secretary of state says it's too close to call.
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Virginia Democrats Advance Efforts to Protect Abortion, Voting Rights, Marriage Equality
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