Al Vanderklipp
Al Vanderklipp is a Researcher with Sightline Institute’s Democracy and Elections team, writing on electoral methods in Cascadia, including open primaries, proportional representation, and ranked choice voting.
Prior to his role at Sightline, Al served as a Senior Fellow at Election Reformers Network and as a Research Associate with Princeton University's Innovations for Successful Societies program.
When he’s not working from home, you’ll probably find Al at the gym, thrifting, or on his fifth refill of diner coffee. Follow Al on LinkedIn and on Bluesky.
Prior to his role at Sightline, Al served as a Senior Fellow at Election Reformers Network and as a Research Associate with Princeton University's Innovations for Successful Societies program.
When he’s not working from home, you’ll probably find Al at the gym, thrifting, or on his fifth refill of diner coffee. Follow Al on LinkedIn and on Bluesky.
Al Vanderklipp
Al Vanderklipp
Latest articles
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.
Sen. Steve Daines gamed the system to all but hand-pick his successor. A Missouri-style deadline extension would prevent such backroom deals.
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From Peltola to Begich, Ranked Choice Voting Delivered What Alaskans Wanted
Cross-party appeal elevated Alaska’s former and current US representatives.
Cross-party appeal elevated Alaska’s former and current US representatives.
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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.
Open primaries and ranked choice voting are no longer new but are still delivering for voters and leaders alike.
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Video: Proportional Representation, Explained
What it looks like when voters get a fair share of the seats at the table.
What it looks like when voters get a fair share of the seats at the table.
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A Charter Commissioner’s Guide to Election Reform
Sightline asked former commissioners for their best advice. Here’s what they had to say.
Sightline asked former commissioners for their best advice. Here’s what they had to say.
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Yukoners Weigh In on Ranked Voting
Will Alaska's neighbor be the next to upgrade its elections?
Will Alaska's neighbor be the next to upgrade its elections?
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Time to Tune Up Washington’s Primaries
Once the most innovative in the nation, the top-two model is showing cracks. Here’s how the Evergreen State can upgrade.
Once the most innovative in the nation, the top-two model is showing cracks. Here’s how the Evergreen State can upgrade.
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For Oregonians, Better Elections Are Hidden in Plain Sight
The state’s constitution lets localities opt for methods that better reflect their mix of voters.
The state’s constitution lets localities opt for methods that better reflect their mix of voters.
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British Columbians Could Enjoy Better City Elections
If the province would let them.
If the province would let them.
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For Juneau, There’s a Better Way than Cascade Voting
With election reform on the horizon in Alaska’s capital city, single transferable vote is a safe and tested route for multi-winner ranked elections.
With election reform on the horizon in Alaska’s capital city, single transferable vote is a safe and tested route for multi-winner ranked elections.
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Republicans Skeptical, Democrats Divided on Election Reform
Takeaways Find audio versions of Sightline articles on any of your favorite podcast platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, and Apple. In ...
Understanding the partisan split on nonpartisan electoral upgrades.
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Montana: So Close to Better Elections
Nearly half of Montana voters elected to open Montana’s primary elections to all candidates and all voters. They almost made Montana the ...
Primaries featuring more choice for voters and candidates almost became the law in Big Sky Country.
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