ranked-choice voting Archives

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Published
April 24, 2018

Maine Secretary of State’s Office publishes ranked-choice voting ballots

On its website, the office dedicates an entire page to explaining how the new voting system will work in the June 12 primaries.
Published
April 20, 2018

Our View: Debate over – no winners in a chaotic primary

The courts won’t save lawmakers who don’t like ranked-choice voting from doing their jobs.
Published
April 19, 2018

What’s left in limbo: Rundown of major unfinished business as 2018 legislative session ends

Here is a recap of some of the major issues debated in the Legislature this year, where they currently stand and their prospects going forward.
Published
April 18, 2018

Maine Secretary of State proceeds with plans for ranked-choice voting in state primaries

Senate Republicans, who unsuccessfully asked a court to block the system, now say they will introduce a bill to require Maine State Police to transport any ballots needed for retabulation, if necessary.
Published
April 17, 2018

Ranked-choice voting will be used for June primaries, Maine supreme court rules

Answering legal questions posed by the state Senate, the court says the voting method is the law in Maine.
Published
April 12, 2018

Skeptical high court hears arguments on blocking ranked-choice voting in Maine primaries

Critics of the law say it could result in post-primary legal ‘chaos,’ but justices indicate the Legislature should act to solve problems with the voting system, rather than the courts.
Published
April 11, 2018

Maine high court to consider 7 key questions about ranked-choice voting

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has asked attorneys involved in a lawsuit over ranked-choice to prepare briefs in preparation for a hearing scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
Published
April 11, 2018

Greg Kesich: Ranked choice the smart choice for candidate with broad appeal

Contrary to the opponents, it’s neither confusing nor a method of making winners out of losers.
Published
April 7, 2018

Commentary: Ranked-choice voting is the people-approved, court-certified election process

Candidates need to appeal to a wider audience, reducing the incentive for negative campaigning.
Published
April 7, 2018

Candidates for Blaine House signal they might challenge outcome of a ranked-choice vote

With Maine poised to lead the U.S. in using the system, Republicans candidates for governor indicate that they could contest the ‘scam’ results.