Democracy + Elections
Post-Reform, Alaskan Elections Are More Competitive
That’s good news for Alaskans of all political stripes—and an example for voters elsewhere of how to get more choice at their own ballot box.
In Portland’s Revised Elections, Endorsements Add Up
Research from Lewis and Clark professor Dr. Ellen Seljan reveals shifts in campaign and result patterns under the city’s ranked choice voting system.
Ballot Measure 2 Would Allow Dark Money Back into Alaska’s Elections
In addition to ranked choice voting and open primaries, the measure would dismantle many of the state’s campaign finance transparency laws.
Five Early Conclusions About Portland’s Refreshed City Council
Facing its first round of re-elections, Portland’s proportional city council record is mixed—but promising.
How to Run a Campaign Under Ranked Choice Voting, According to Those Who Have Done It
Campaign staffers and political organizers recount how they shifted strategies after voters in Alaska and Portland, Oregon, chose the reform.
How Threats to Voting by Mail Could Affect Cascadia
Analysis for voters in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
How to Close Montana Primary Elections’ ‘Drop-and-Swap’ Loophole
Sen. Steve Daines gamed the system to all but hand-pick his successor. A Missouri-style deadline extension would prevent such backroom deals.
From Peltola to Begich, Ranked Choice Voting Delivered What Alaskans Wanted
Cross-party appeal elevated Alaska’s former and current US representatives.
Five Ways Election Reform Has Revamped Alaska Politics
Open primaries and ranked choice voting are no longer new but are still delivering for voters and leaders alike.
Video: Proportional Representation, Explained
What it looks like when voters get a fair share of the seats at the table.