Democracy + Elections
Alaska Primary Voters Had More Choice in 2022
A larger, more diverse, and competitive candidate pool coincided with the introduction of open primaries and ranked choice voting.
Cascadians, Get Ready to Vote on Voting
A wave of democracy-related measures are on the region’s ballots this November.
How Portland’s Form of Government Makes It Hard to Find Parking
Transportation commissioners come and go, but policies to free up curb space remain perpetually stuck at City Hall.
Washington Should Move All Elections to Even Years
And psst, King County voters: you can vote this fall to supercharge this shift.
Ten Things Portlanders Should Know About Multi-Member Districts
They’re more familiar than you might think.
A Guide to Alaska’s November 2022 Election
An FAQ for voters on ranked choice voting, registering to vote, candidates on the ballot, and more.
Summer Recap: Changing Portland’s City Charter
Where ballot measure 26-228's reforms stand, less than two months from Election Day.
When Cities Switch To One-Winner Council Districts, Housing Growth Plummets
Housing growth drops 20 percent, on average, in cities making the sort of switch proposed by Portland’s Commissioner Mapps.