It’s Primary Day in New York City Two district attorney races and a number of City Council seats will be on the ballot today, with some races featuring ranked-choice voting.
Choose Wisely, Choose Often: Ranked-Choice Voting Returns to New York The new voting system was used in the mayor’s race in 2021. It is back this month for the primary races for the City Council.
With Peltola’s Defeat of Palin, Alaska’s Ranked-Choice Voting Has a Moment Mary Peltola won by appealing to Alaskan interests and the electorate’s independent streak. But Alaska’s new voting system played a big role, too.
Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka Advance in Alaska’s Senate Contest Two other candidates, still to be determined, will also move on to the general election in November under a new ranked-choice system.
Sarah Palin Is Ahead in Special Election to Fill House Seat in Alaska Mary Peltola, a Democrat, and Nick Begich III, a Republican from Alaska’s most prominent Democratic political dynasty, advanced along with the former governor.