Maine’s ranked-choice counting affected by flash drive mistake, delayed outcomes, and ballot rescanning
Concerns Arise Over Maine’s Ranked-Choice Voting Results Following Maine’s primary election earlier this month, issues regarding the handling of ranked-choice voting results are coming to light. Reports indicate problems in various communities, which have sparked worries about transparency, the procedures for maintaining the chain of custody, and public confidence in the voting process. Investigation efforts […]
D.C. Votes: Open mayoral election introduces new ranked-choice voting method
Washington D.C. Primaries: Mayor Race and More Washington, D.C. is gearing up for its primaries, which include key positions like the mayor and elections to the U.S. House of Representatives. This Tuesday, voters in D.C. will not only decide on the top candidate for mayor but will also rank four additional candidates, thanks to a […]
The decline of ranked-choice voting continues.
Challenges Facing Ranked Choice Voting This year has not been kind to ranked choice voting (RCV). RCV lets voters rank candidates instead of selecting just one. Multiple rounds of counting take place, adjusting rankings as needed, and “exhausted” ballots are set aside to find the winner. There’s a growing backlash against this voting method—lawmakers, courts, […]
Exploring the effort by the left to change the 2028 elections with ranked-choice voting
Democratic Party’s Shift Towards Ranked-Choice Voting If you think Democrats seem extreme now, just wait until they implement ranked-choice voting. Some party activists are pushing for reforms that could pull presidential candidates even further to the left, setting up a tougher ideological challenge for the establishment. According to various reports, activists and officials within the […]
Minneapolis mayoral election moves to the second stage of ranked-choice vote tallying
Minneapolis Mayoral Election Vote Counting Ongoing In Minneapolis, the counting of votes continues in the ranked mayoral election since no candidate secured over 50% of the votes in the first round. “Folks, this city really showed up again. I think we had nearly record turnout. It looks very good for us,” said incumbent Mayor Jacob […]
Mamdani takes the lead over Cuomo as NYC mayor primary moves to ranked-choice counting
Zohran Mamdani currently leads former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, with results to be decided through ranked-choice voting, as neither candidate secured a majority. Scott Tranter, Director of Data Science at DDHQ, mentioned, “New York City will hold its first RCV vote on Tuesday, July […]
Ranked-choice voting might postpone results in NYC Democratic mayoral primary
The polls have closed in New York City, but it may take a while before results are finalized in the Democratic mayoral primary. According to the first unofficial tally, which includes mail-in and initial Election Day votes, Zoran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is currently leading in the race for the nomination. However, the final outcome […]
How does the ranked-choice voting system in New York City function?
New Yorkers will be able to pick up to five candidates in the upcoming mayoral primary on June 24, thanks to ranked choice voting. Early voting starts on June 14 and runs through June 22. This ranked choice voting system was first introduced in the 2021 mayoral election, so some voters may find it’s worth […]
SCOT MUSSI: Ranked-Choice Voting Went Down In Flames This Election
How do you waste $15 million? Just ask the folks at Make Elections Fair Arizona. Last month, they tried to force a California-style election system of ranked-choice voting and jungle primaries. It went up in flames. Proposition 140 failed miserably. almost 60% Voters' vote is “no”. And it wasn't for lack of funds. A huge […]
Andrew Cuomo will win NYC mayor Dem primary if he runs — thanks to ranked-choice voting: adviser
If Andrew Cuomo jumps into the race in next year's Democratic primary for New York mayor, he would be the favorite to win, an adviser to the former governor argues. “I'd be lying if I said I haven't seen the data that answers that question,” Melissa DeRosa said on Mark Halperin's show. 2way tonight on […]