Voice Of the People (VOP) is a nonpartisan organization that seeks to re-anchor our democracy in its founding principles by giving ‘We the People’ a greater role in government. VOP furthers the use of...

Be prepared to wait up to 15 days for results in any close Alaska elections, regardless of whether they use ranked choice voting.

In November 2026, 15 cities, counties, and states will use ranked choice voting. Learn more in this news roundup.

In 2026, Alaska will once again use ranked choice voting for all federal and state elections. RCV will ensure winners have majority support.

Ballot Measure 2 asks voters to weigh changes to primary access, general elections and campaign finance disclosure.

The 2026 elections are underway. This November, 11 cities, two counties, and two states will use ranked choice voting.

The coalition backing Measure D for ranked choice voting in Irvine spans the entire political spectrum, covers Irvine from top to bottom, and has sitting electeds from various levels of government.

If we are prepared and play our cards right, we may have a window of opportunity to build new election systems that reflect Americans’ choices.

A FairVote report on how multi-party democracy may interact with American institutions.

The 2026 elections are underway. This November, 10 cities, two counties, and two states will use ranked choice voting.

Two of the lowest-earning Republican candidates for Alaska governor are urging their voters to rank the ballot in a new ad.

Ranked choice voting makes our elections better by allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference.

Hispanic Heritage Month offers an opportunity to discuss reforms that can lead to better representation for Hispanic and Latino voters.

The Supreme Court’s Callais decision raised questions about how Black communities can protect representation and build political power.

From South Carolina Republicans voting four times in 11 weeks, to 68,000 “zombie votes” in Wisconsin, the primaries put a spotlight on the need for ranked choice voting.

YouTube video by Arlington County, VA

From the election reform battles of 2024 to the campaigns of 2026, a new documentary follows the independent voters who keep fighting to change American politics—even when the odds are stacked against...

The Supreme Court’s Callais decision raised questions about how Black communities can protect representation and build political power.

From South Carolina Republicans voting four times in 11 weeks, to 68,000 “zombie votes” in Wisconsin, the primaries put a spotlight on the need for ranked choice voting.

Ranked choice voting makes our elections better by allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference.

Our new report quantifies the practical costs of the forever redistricting wars on American voters.

Our new report quantifies the practical costs of the forever redistricting wars on American voters.

45% of Americans identify as independents, but few independent candidates run for office. Ranked choice voting can help.

Candidates with pro-Trump backgrounds have shown up on Green Party tickets, while Republicans say Democrats have propped up Libertarians.

"Ranked choice voting means voters can vote their conscience every time without fear of wasting their vote," said Branda Lin, the Director of Voter Choice Irvine. "In Irvine, spoiler candidates and vo...

On November 3, Honolulu, HI; Irvine, CA; and Longmont, CO will vote on whether to adopt ranked choice voting for local elections.

Lessons from the Midterms and Beyond.

Political parties remain a vital part of modern democracy. Ranked choice voting can strengthen political parties while also centering voters.

On November 3, Honolulu, HI; Irvine, CA; and Longmont, CO will vote on whether to adopt ranked choice voting for local elections.

See the latest news and analysis from FairVote about American democracy and the movement for better elections.

Two candidates named Dan Sullivan will appear on the ballot in Alaska’s United States Senate race this November.

A coalition is working to put ranked-choice voting on Sacramento’s 2028 ballot, eliminating city primaries and letting voters rank candidates.

"Ranked choice voting means voters can vote their conscience every time without fear of wasting their vote," said Branda Lin, the Director of Voter Choice Irvine. "In Irvine, spoiler candidates and vo...

Two candidates named Dan Sullivan will appear on the ballot in Alaska’s United States Senate race this November.

Ranked choice voting makes our elections better by allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference.

See the latest news and analysis from FairVote about American democracy and the movement for better elections.

South Carolina Republicans are voting in a runoff to choose a new U.S. Senate nominee, after Sen. Lindsey Graham passed away in July.

Last week's crowded Republican primary to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham produced exactly what South Carolina’s runoff system is designed to produce: another election.