As the Polls Close Tonight, Listen to the “Spectator States”
Posted on Quick News Rob Richie on November 03, 2020

Anyone following American politics closely knows that the national popular vote in presidential elections is always interesting, but never decisive. Who wins and loses the White House is all about the results in the Electoral College.
Read moreGreater use of ranked choice voting backed by 5 Nobel Laureates, more
Posted on Quick News Rob Richie on November 03, 2020

Ranked choice voting draws growing support as a sensible solution to problems with our elections, with backers including leading newspapers, elected leaders, democracy reform commissions, and organizations.
Read moreRanked Choice Voting In Use Across America
Posted on Quick News Rob Richie on October 07, 2020

Not only could ranked choice voting pass in a historic seven ballot measures this November, but it will be used in important elections across the country. Voters will elect leader with RCV in one state, one county and seven cities.
Read moreWill this latest Georgia runoff be the nail in the runoff coffin?
Posted on Quick News Rob Richie on October 05, 2020

Georgia voters have had their patience tested this year. Voters are being asked to vote repeatedly — and may face three more elections by January 5, 2021.
Read moreA “Boulder” Reform Package in Colorado
Posted on Quick News Rob Richie on October 05, 2020

The final city to put RCV on the ballot this year was Boulder (CO), where the city council joined with local reformers to place a measure to move from having the council select the mayor to voters electing the mayor directly with ranked choice voting.
Read moreThe Presidential Debate and The Way Elections Should Be
Posted on Quick News Rob Richie on October 01, 2020

There’s quite a difference between such debate brawls and the more civil debates we see in presidential primaries that are different in a key respect: inclusion of more longshot candidates.
Read moreBreaking the 435 House Seat Barrier?
Posted on Quick News Rob Richie on September 29, 2020

It’s time for a bigger number of electoral votes — and a new number of House seats.
Read moreRanked Choice Voting and Reflecting America
Posted on Quick News Rob Richie on September 29, 2020

Ranked choice voting results in more representative outcomes and allows voters to support the candidate they like the most without helping elect the one they like the least.
Read moreBringing Ranked Choice Voting to New York City
Posted on Quick News Rob Richie on September 28, 2020

On September 25, FairVote president and CEO Rob Richie had a chance to testify before the New York City Council's Committee on Governmental Operations via Zoom.
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