Tag: Election consolidation: Fewer elections. Lower cost. Higher turnout

Election consolidation: Fewer elections. Lower cost. Higher turnout articles

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  The Election Calendar Is Cheating Idaho and Montana Voters

  But neighboring Wyoming offers a solution.

  Apr 3, 2024
  April 3, 2024

  Alan Durning

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  Executive Director
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  On Even-Year Elections, Trust Voters—and Evidence

  Vastly higher turnout in even-numbered years drowns out down-ballot drop-off, and more representative results indicate voters have the information they need.

  Feb 26, 2024
  February 26, 2024

  Shannon Grimes

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  Researcher, Democracy
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  Washingtonians May Get a Democracy Upgrade in 2024

  State leaders are considering measures to allow ranked choice voting, even-year elections, statewide democracy vouchers, and more.

  Jan 16, 2024
  January 16, 2024

  Shannon Grimes

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/shannon-grimes/

  

  Researcher, Democracy
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  In Every Washington City, Odd-Year Elections Crush Voter Turnout

  And state law keeps it that way.

  Nov 8, 2023
  November 8, 2023

  Alan Durning

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/alan-durning/

  

  Executive Director
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  Idaho, Montana, and Washington Could Save $30 Million by Moving Local Elections to National Election Day

  A preliminary estimate of potential cost savings from municipal election consolidation.

  Jul 5, 2023
  July 5, 2023

  Alan Durning

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/alan-durning/

  

  Executive Director
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  Hey, Olympia! If You Let Them, Cities Could Double Turnout in Local Elections

  The case for freeing Washington cities to run elections on Election Day.

  Feb 8, 2023
  February 8, 2023

  Alan Durning

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/alan-durning/

  

  Executive Director
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  Voters Want Fewer Elections: Here’s How to Do That

  California, Arizona, and Nevada have shifted to even-year elections, boosting turnout and saving money—with lessons for other states.

  Jan 31, 2023
  January 31, 2023

  Alan Durning

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/alan-durning/

  

  Executive Director
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  Washington Should Move All Elections to Even Years

  And psst, King County voters: you can vote this fall to supercharge this shift.

  Oct 14, 2022
  October 14, 2022

  Alan Durning

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/alan-durning/

  

  Executive Director
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  Say Goodbye to Odd-Year Elections to Give More Voters a Voice

  Odd-year local elections are costing Washingtonians money and participation.

  Jan 22, 2020
  January 22, 2020

  Kristin Eberhard

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  Fellow
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  Washingtonians Would Benefit from Switch to Even-Year Local Elections

  Right now, odd-year local elections are costing counties money and participation.

  Jan 29, 2019
  January 29, 2019

  Kristin Eberhard

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/

  

  Fellow