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Dubious Democracy 2024 - FairVote

2 months ago | fairvote.org

Our analysis of the 2024 U.S. House elections. 84% of districts were decided by 10 points or more, or were uncontested. We also rank the health of every state’s elections.
2025 Oscar nominations: How is ranked choice voting used? - FairVote

Jan 19, 2025 | fairvote.org | Yates Wilburn |Matthew Oberstaedt

The 2025 Oscar nominations are a reminder that RCV is used in many places and contexts beyond public elections.
Ranked choice voting debuts in Portland: Vast majority ranked their ballots and elected a candidate of choice - FairVote

Dec 13, 2024 | fairvote.org | Deb Otis |Bryan Huang |Matthew Oberstaedt

Portland, OR used ranked choice voting for the first time this November after voters approved comprehensive city charter reform in 2022.
Pennsylvania Senate recount unlikely to change outcome - FairVote

Nov 19, 2024 | fairvote.org | Yates Wilburn |Matthew Oberstaedt

The 2024 Pennsylvania Senate race has gone to an automatic recount, but research shows the recount is unlikely to change the outcome.
Analysis: Portland election has high voter engagement and strong consensus for winners - FairVote

Nov 14, 2024 | fairvote.org | Avram Reisman |Deb Otis

FairVote is a nonpartisan organization seeking better elections for all. We research and advance voting reforms that make democracy more functional and representative for every American.
Portland, OR’s first ranked choice voting election: more choice, better representation - FairVote

Nov 14, 2024 | fairvote.org | Avram Reisman |Matthew Oberstaedt

Ranked choice voting is already proving its ability to provide better representation and promote effective governance in Portland.
Ranked choice voting brings better elections to the Bay Area - FairVote

Nov 11, 2024 | fairvote.org | Rachel Hutchinson |Matthew Oberstaedt

In November 2024, 17 ranked choice voting elections took place across the Bay Area. RCV identified majority winners among crowded fields.
Statement: Ranked Choice Voting on Election Day 2024 - FairVote

Nov 6, 2024 | fairvote.org

2.5 million voters across the nation voted for better elections with ranked choice voting on Election Day 2024, as of current returns.
An analysis of statewide election recounts, 2000-2023 - FairVote

Oct 28, 2024 | fairvote.org
Fact Sheet: Ranked Choice Voting Headed for Biggest Election Day Yet - FairVote

Oct 23, 2024 | fairvote.org

Any of the four states where ranked choice voting is on the ballot – Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, or Oregon – would become the most populous state to adopt the reform.