The anniversary of the January 6th attack on our nation’s Capitol reminded us that our democracy is fragile and the rules of our elections matter more than ever. To build a more inclusive, diverse, responsive, and less polarizing democracy, we need to empower voters...
Our worst fears about our democracy were realized a year ago today. The horrific events, and those responsible for them, are a stain on our history and our democracy. A year later, the former president and his allies continue to foment the Big Lie about a stolen 2020...
RANKED CHOICE VOTING BY THE NUMBERS 2021 Key Bloomington Election FindingsBy every measure, Ranked Choice Voting was a success in the 2021 municipal election. The numbers tell the story and underscore voters’ support for RCV. SUMMARY 77% of voters found RCV simple to...
RANKED CHOICE VOTING BY THE NUMBERS2021 Key Minneapolis Election Findings By every measure, Ranked Choice Voting was a resounding success in the 2021 municipal election. The numbers tell the story and underscore voters’ consistent and overwhelming support for RCV....
Executive Summary for Bloomington, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park and St. Paul 2021 has been a historic year for Ranked Choice Voting in Minnesota. Bloomington, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, and St. Paul all used RCV for their municipal elections....
Source: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_current/community/bloomington/bloomington-candidates-reflect-on-campaigns-successes/article_bfb7c0a2-5875-11ec-b94e-734238960758.html Mike Hanks Community Editor (Published Dec 6, 2021) When the dust settled days after...
From the Office of Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03): HOUSE PASSES TWO PHILLIPS BILLS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE ELECTIONS AND PREVENT CORRUPTION The provisions were included in the Protecting Our Democracy Act, comprehensive legislation to strengthen America’s democracy...
Source: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_sailor/community/minnetonka/letter-ranked-choice-voting-appears-to-be-a-success/article_e73695a0-417c-11ec-8a92-47e6b73f2f00.html To the editor: Thank you to every voter, candidate and election official who...
Original Publication Minneapolis hits record for turnout in a municipal election, with 54% of voters casting ballots More Minneapolis voters cast ballots in Tuesday's election than any other municipal election in recent history. The election drew a...
Original Publication By Jim Shaw FARGO — One of the great failures in the last session of the Minnesota Legislature was the body's decision to not approve election reform. It’s badly needed. Sen. Kent Eken, DFL-Audubon, pushed a great idea called ranked-choice...
Original Publication To the Editor: Minnetonka held its first election with ranked-choice voting. Did it measure up to expectations? We had 12 total candidates for three offices, the most ever for a Minnetonka City Council election. With a shorter campaign...
Mary Lahammer learned how Minneapolitans are getting used to ranking candidates. Watch the full episode here. Season 2022 Episode 10