Maine voters offer real hope for democracy — and it's got nothing to do with Graham Platner ...

The candidate you ranked first is the only one election officials will look at. If no one gets 50% of the vote, there is a ...

Ranked choice is used in races for governor, the state Legislature and federal offices during the primary, but only in federal races during the general election.

Change is coming to the way D.C. votes, as the city gears up for its first ranked-choice election. On June 16, voters will select nominees for a host of races. Election Day will test how well they ...

Mainers decided to begin using ranked-choice voting in elections for the state Legislature, governor and federal offices all the way back in November of 2016 — the first state in the nation to do so.

Nine candidates for governor debate at an Augusta event hosted by the Maine Primary Care Association on March 18. Credit: Benjamin Kail / BDN Our political journalists are based in the Maine State ...

D.C. has adopted ranked choice voting, letting voters rank candidates in order of preference instead of picking just one.

The state’s voting system reshaped two competitive primaries, elevating consensus winners over first-choice frontrunners.

For the first time ever, Maine has seen three statewide or congressional primary races move on to ranked-choice voting ...

When I first learned about ranked choice voting, I thought it was one of those ideas that was too good for the United States. Like excellent train networks, siestas and churros with chocolate — it was ...

Ahead of DC's primary election on June 16, candidates and grassroots organizations are rushing to educate voters on DC's new ranked choice voting system. The essence of ranked choice voting is in the ...