Tag: Elections Elections articles Ditching Odd-Year Elections Would Give More Washingtonians a Say in Local Government House Bill 1727 would do away with the elections that many voters forget. Jan 21, 2022 January 21, 2022 Jay Lee https://www.sightline.org/author/jay-lee/ Research Associate, Democracy When Elections Are Decided in the May Primary, Many Portlanders Don’t Have a voice in City Hall Holding proportional races in November can change that. Sep 30, 2021 September 30, 2021 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/author/kristineberhard/ Voters in Southwest Portland Neighborhoods Have More Influence on City Council Elections than Those East of 82nd Avenue Voters in neighborhoods with more people of color are less likely to elect their preferred councilors. Sep 28, 2021 September 28, 2021 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/author/kristineberhard/ Canada’s Shortage of Homes Busts into National Politics Suddenly all the major parties are talking about creating abundant housing. Sep 14, 2021 September 14, 2021 Frances Bula https://www.sightline.org/author/francesbula/ Alaska Just Adopted a Cure for US Elections Voters put the 49th State in the forefront of democracy reform in America. Nov 17, 2020 November 17, 2020 Jeannette Lee https://www.sightline.org/author/jeannette-lee/ Senior Researcher and Alaska Lead What’s Your State’s Grade for Safe Elections? Our report card for election and voter protections amid COVID-19 threats. Jun 26, 2020 June 26, 2020 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/author/kristineberhard/ How Anchorage Ran A Safe, Smooth Pandemic Election Anchorage’s Vote By Mail system protected voters' health and kept turnout high. Jun 16, 2020 June 16, 2020 Jeannette Lee https://www.sightline.org/author/jeannette-lee/ Senior Researcher and Alaska Lead Americans Want to Vote As Trump Does (By Mail), Not As He Says Voting safely from home looks like a good option in November—and beyond. May 6, 2020 May 6, 2020 Anna Fahey https://www.sightline.org/author/anna-fahey/ Senior Director, Communications and Campaigns Is Your State Ready for a COVID-19 Election? What the most- and least-prepared states are doing to protect voters. Apr 17, 2020 April 17, 2020 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/author/kristineberhard/ UPDATED: State-by-state Coronavirus Election Readiness Tracker States are delaying elections, expanding vote by mail, or holding elections in disarray (we're looking at you, Wisconsin). Apr 8, 2020 April 8, 2020 Kristin Eberhard https://www.sightline.org/author/kristineberhard/ 1 2 3 … 6 Next »