ranked-choice voting Archives

Another View: Critic incorrect that ranked-choice voting poses threat to ‘one person, one vote’

by Samuel Schwartz Special to the Press Herald June 1, 2018May 31, 2018

The U.S. Supreme Court rulings on the doctrine have addressed redistricting – but they’ve been silent on instant-runoff systems.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: Ranked-choice voting is key to a healthy future for democracy, so vote ‘yes’ on Question 1

by Jon Fishman Special to the Press Herald May 30, 2018May 29, 2018

The way we currently vote, by plurality, creates circumstances in the voting process that completely contradict the democratic values we are taught as kids and encouraged to believe in as adults.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: ‘One person, one vote’ at risk if ranked-choice voting is approved

by Gordon L. Weil Special to the Press Herald May 30, 2018May 29, 2018

Mainers who want to stop deciding elections by a plurality should reject Question 1 and work on a method that’s constitutional.

Maine, News, Politics

Judge will rule next week on Maine Republicans’ challenge to ranked-choice voting

by Edward D. Murphy May 23, 2018May 23, 2018

If the party prevails, its members will elect primary candidates for governor and the Legislature by plurality, the traditional method.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Republicans’ court filing takes aim at ranked-choice voting

by Edward D. Murphy May 21, 2018May 22, 2018

The filing says the election method ‘strikes at the heart of the party’s right’ to free association.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine secretary of state says Republicans’ lawsuit over ranked-choice voting is based on speculation

by Scott Thistle May 17, 2018May 18, 2018

A lawyer for Matt Dunlap responds to Republican concerns that ranked-choice voting in the June primary might not lead to election of the party’s true ‘standard-bearer.’

Maine, News, Politics

State’s animated video offers primer on ranked-choice voting in closely watched elections

by Kevin Miller May 14, 2018May 15, 2018

The 5-minute animated video from Secretary of State Matt Dunlap’s office walks would-be voters through filling out the ballots and how they are tabulated.