Nation May 29 How open primaries and ranked-choice voting can help break partisan gridlock By Judy Woodruff, Connor Seitchik, Christine Romo
Politics Sep 01 Watch 7:46 Rep.-elect Mary Peltola on her win in Alaska and Democrats’ chances of holding the House A major political upset in Alaska as a Democrat won the state’s only seat in the U.S. House. Former state lawmaker Mary Peltola defeated former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin in a special election to replace former Congressman Don… By PBS NewsHour
Politics Jul 06 Eric Adams wins Democratic primary in New York City’s mayoral race Adams triumphed over a large field in New York's first major race to use ranked choice voting including former city sanitation commissioner Kathryn Garcia, civil rights lawyer Maya Wiley and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang. By Karen Matthews, Associated Press
Politics Jun 30 Watch 5:15 Why New York City’s mayoral race has taken a chaotic turn It's been more than a week since polls closed in New York City, but there is still no call on the Democratic primary results that will likely determine the next mayor of America's largest city. A new system of voting… By Yamiche Alcindor, Matt Loffman
Politics Jun 22 New Yorkers cast ballots in city’s first mayoral primary to use ranked choice voting Thirteen Democrats and two Republicans engaged in a last effort to rally supporters Tuesday as voters cast their ballots in New York City's mayoral primary, the first citywide election to use ranked choice voting. By Karen Matthews, Associated Press
Oct 29 Watch 5:28 What state ballot measures Americans are considering this year Although most national attention is focused on the races for president and Congress, policies and agendas at the state and local levels are on the ballot as well. Voters across the country are considering ballot measures about racism and election… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 8:55 Voters will rank candidates in Maine’s June primary By Sam Weber, Connie Kargbo As states around the country run primaries ahead of midterm elections, Maine will be the first to use a ranked-choice system where voters rate candidates instead of voting for their favorite. This structure ensures that winners collect the majority of… Continue watching