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fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Newsom Rallies for Redistricting, But Border Patrol Agents Show Up to Harass Crowd

Governor Gavin Newsom announced a campaign to redistrict California, aiming to counter Texas' Republican gerrymandering strategy.
US politics
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Christine Todd Whitman, former New Jersey governor, says 3rd party needed now more than ever

America needs a third political party to challenge the GOP and Democrats to better represent citizens' needs.
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

New Yorkers to Vote on Affordable Housing Fast Track

Four ballot measures approved to streamline affordable housing development and align local elections with state and federal races.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-ed | What we need now is more democracy, not less, with open primaries | amNewYork

Open primaries in NYC can enhance democratic participation by involving 1.1 million unaffiliated voters and making general elections more competitive.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Holden slams Charter Revision Commission proposals as City of Yes on steroids' | amNewYork

Council Member Robert Holden criticizes the CRC's proposals as undermining local democracy and supporting special interests.
NYC politics
fromThe New Republic
2 months ago

New York's Election System Isn't Chaotic. It's Democracy Done Right.

New York City's Democratic primary sees historical cross-endorsement among candidates and a surge in early voting, indicating a shift toward a more participatory electoral system.
NYC politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Opinion | New York mayor primary spurs unwarranted freakout about instant runoffs

Sen. Ghazala F. Hashmi narrowly won Virginia's lieutenant governor primary, revealing a need for ranked-choice voting to ensure broader candidate support.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Is Bangladesh ready for a credible election? DW 06/16/2025

"Key election infrastructure, such as an impartial election commission, a neutral civil administration, and an independent judiciary, requires urgent reform..." - Tasnim Jara
UK politics
US Elections
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago

Lawmakers eye federal fix for California's slow vote counting - San Jose Spotlight

There is bipartisan concern over the prolonged electoral results certification process affecting trust in democracy.
#ranked-choice-voting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
SF politics

They said it: Why not have ranked-choice voting?

Concerns about the complexity of ranked-choice voting persist among residents, delaying its potential adoption in Santa Clara County.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago
SF politics

Santa Clara County puts ranked choice voting on back burner - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County is delaying ranked choice voting due to a financial crisis and uncertainties regarding federal funding.
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