The Harvard Law & Policy Review has this article about how the National Popular Vote Plan can be combined with ranked choice voting. Rob Richie of Fairvote is the lead author. The issue is not merely theoretical, given that Maine … Continue reading
Buffalo holds a mayoral election on November 2, 2021. Write-in candidate Byron Brown (the incumbent) has a strong lead, even though he is not on the ballot. The poll forced respondents to volunteer the name of Byron Brown if they … Continue reading
On October 26, the Michigan State Board of Canvassers approved a description of the National Popular Vote Plan initiative. The description will be printed on the petition and, if it qualifies, the ballot. See this story. Thanks to Thomas Jones … Continue reading
Late October and November are the best times for individuals to ask legislators to introduce bills. Many states badly need better ballot access laws. In New York, independent U.S. Senate candidate Diane Sare (who hopes to run in 2022) is … Continue reading
The Alaska Supreme Court will hear the appeal over the top-four system on January 18, 2022. The first brief is due November 15. See this story. … Continue reading
