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Election consolidation: Fewer elections. Lower cost. Higher turnout

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.
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Alaska’s Midterm Elections Yield Mixed Results (But in a Good Way)

In the state’s first full ranked choice election, the same pool of voters elected candidates from across the political spectrum.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What Peltola’s Win Can Teach Alaska (and America)

Lesson #1: The electorate is not binary.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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