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Another Kind of Runoff Election is Growing — Instant Runoff Ranked Choice Voting

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022

As we approach the December 6th runoff election for U.S. Senate in Georgia, we’ve been discussing runoffs: What they are, and where they’re used. One type of runoff is gaining popularity in states, counties and cities across the country – Instant Runoff or Ranked Choice Voting elections.

Runoff Elections Used in 10 States to Determine Party Nominees

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

Yesterday, we reported on the two states which use runoffs in their elections, including Georgia, which has a U.S Senate runoff on December 6th, and Louisiana, for local elections & three ballot measures on December 10th. But did you know that runoffs are also used to determine party nominees in some states?

What’s a Runoff Election and Why Don’t We Hear About it More Often?

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022

November 26th, early voting began for the highly-anticipated December 6th run-off election between sitting U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock and football star & businessman Hershel Walker. But what is a “runoff,” and why don’t we hear about it very often?

Finger Pointing in Harris County, Texas After Problems Apparently Disenfranchised Voters

November 27, 2022February 5, 2025

There is still a lot of finger pointing in Harris County, Texas, after widespread November 8th ballot shortages and other problems. While partisan accusations and a lawsuit have been leveled, it appears that a combination of lack of preparedness and voting machine problems were the problem, not fraud.

How Do Presidential Electors Get Their Job and Will it Change With the Electoral Count Act?

November 24, 2022November 24, 2022

Friday's American Democracy Minute is a reprise of our July 26th segment on the Electoral Count Reform Act. In the…