Ranked choice voting

The article argues that the Colorado attorney general race highlights the need for ranked choice voting, as current Secretary of State Griswold is favored to win despite not being the top choice for most voters.

Hannah Pingree and Bobby Charles will compete for Maine governor after winning Democratic and Republican primaries via ranked choice voting. Matt Dunlap secured the Democratic nomination for the 2nd Congressional District to face Paul LePage in November.

Hannah Pingree and Bobby Charles will compete in Maine's gubernatorial general election after advancing through ranked choice voting. Independent Rick Bennett also qualified for the ballot. Charles, a MAGA-aligned candidate, aims to challenge Democratic Governor Janet Mills' policies, while Pingree, a Mills administration official, emphasizes continuity with her tenure.

Kenyan McDuffie conceded the Washington, D.C., mayoral Democratic primary to Janeese Lewis George. Lewis George leads with just over 50% of votes, avoiding ranked choice voting, and faces potential conflict with President Donald Trump over federal control of D.C. affairs.

The D.C. primary's first use of ranked choice voting has delayed final results, with election workers processing over 20,000 mailed ballots. Gary Thompson, chair of the D.C. Board of Elections, reported progress in tabulation and confirmed updates will continue daily until the final count.

Robert White won the Democratic primary for D.C.'s delegate to Congress with 63.2% of the vote, while Janeese Lewis George leads the mayoral race with 52.8% of counted votes. Brooke Pinto conceded the delegate race, and Kenyan McDuffie remains her closest competitor in the mayoral contest.

Washington, DC voters hold primaries for mayor and congressional delegate amid Trump administration's influence on the city's autonomy. Democratic candidates Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie compete for mayor, while Brooke Pinto and Robert White Jr. vie for delegate. Trump's policies, including federal law enforcement surges and threats of further intervention, dominate the election context.

Voters in D.C. are participating in a primary election that could reshape key city government positions, including the delegate to Congress, attorney general, D.C. Council seats, and the mayor's race. This election marks the first use of ranked choice voting in D.C., with winners likely not finalized until mid-July.

Washington, D.C., holds a districtwide primary with a new ranked choice voting system, featuring a competitive Democratic mayoral race between Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie, each backed by different endorsements. President Donald Trump threatens a federal takeover if Lewis George wins, reflecting ongoing tensions over the city's governance.

Maine began counting ranked choice ballots to determine nominees for an open governor's office and a U.S. House race after no candidates exceeded 50% in the primaries. The process, which eliminates the lowest finisher and reallocates votes based on preferences, is expected to conclude next week with public tabulations.

D.C. voters are selecting a new mayor, council members, and a delegate to Congress in an election that could reshape the city's leadership. The race uses ranked choice voting for the first time in a major election, with candidates like Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George competing in the mayor’s race. Concerns about affordability and political divisions, particularly within the Democratic Party, are central to the contest.

D.C. voters are using ranked choice voting for the first time in the June 16 Democratic primary, allowing them to rank up to five candidates for each office. Proponents argue it addresses the issue of candidates winning with a small fraction of votes, while critics claim it confuses many voters.

Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, positioning him to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election. Platner, an oyster farmer and veteran with little political experience, emphasizes economic issues and redemption, while Collins, a Senate Appropriations Committee chair, faces a race as the sole Republican senator from New England.

Voters in D.C. will use ranked choice voting for the first time in the June 16 primary election to select nominees for mayor, delegate to Congress, attorney general, and council seats. WTOP collected candidate responses to a questionnaire, with some candidates not replying. A special election will determine who fills Kenyan McDuffie’s at-large council seat until January.

Ranked choice voting (RCV) will debut in D.C.'s June 16 primary election, following voter approval of Initiative 83 in 2024. The system allows voters to rank up to five candidates per race, with winners determined by achieving a majority through sequential elimination rounds.

A second candidate named Dan Sullivan has entered Alaska's Senate race, creating confusion with the incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan. The new candidate's campaign, managed by progressive consultant Amber Lee, claims to represent Alaska's interests but lacks significant online presence or confirmation of formal candidacy.