Democracy + Elections
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.
No, Approval Voting Would Not Start Sooner than Ranked Choice Voting in Seattle
Either one would likely launch in August 2025.
Compare Cheney and Murkowski’s Political Fates—It’s All About the Primary
Forget the general election for a moment. It’s how we run primary elections that decides who’s even a contender.
Approval Voting Is a Risky Prospect for Seattle
It’s a novice system when it comes to real-world elections, where ranked choice voting is a battle-tested pro.
San Juan County (WA) Council Blocks Ranked Choice Voting and Other Charter Amendments from November Ballot
In a setback for county residents and democracy reforms sprouting up across Cascadia, Councilors claimed without explanation that the amendments did not comply with provisions of the Charter.
In Alaska’s Special Election, a Bipartisan Mindset Makes Sense
Pandering to the center is actually a viable strategy in the race to serve out Rep. Don Young's term in the US House.
A Guide to Alaska’s August 16 Election
One ballot, two elections: The pick-one midterm primaries and the ranked choice special election for US House are on the same ballot.