At least two races for Secretary of State involved a contest between a major party nominee who supports alternative voting systems, versus one who doesn’t. In California, Democrat Debra Bowen ousted Republican Secretary of State Bruce McPherson, which is gain … Continue reading
All four ballot measures to institute alternative voting systems passed on November 7. Oakland, California, passed IRV for city office by 68%. Minneapolis passed IRV for city office by 65%. Two more advanced forms seem to have passed narrowly. In … Continue reading
The Massachusetts initiative to allow two parties to jointly nominate the same candidate was defeated, 35% to 65%. However, the Working Families Party easily polled enough votes to become a qualified party in Massachusetts, for the first time. … Continue reading
Instant-Runoff Voting passed overwhelmingly in Oakland, California, for city offices.
In Utah, the only ballot-qualified party, other than the Democratic and Republican Parties, is now the Constitution Party. The Libertarian Party, both Green Parties, and the Personal Choice Party failed to poll 2% in the Senate race, which was the … Continue reading
