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Can Portland’s New Election System Be Gamed? We Asked the Experts.

Can Portland’s New Election System Be Gamed? We Asked the Experts.

By Lin Lin HutchinsonAugust 14, 2024 at 9:57 am PDT

What Are Surplus Votes, and How Are They Counted?

What Are Surplus Votes, and How Are They Counted?

By Lin Lin HutchinsonAugust 07, 2024 at 12:02 pm PDT

Who Hates Ranked-Choice Voting?

Who Hates Ranked-Choice Voting?

By Lin Lin HutchinsonAugust 04, 2024 at 5:55 am PDT

How Does Ranked-Choice Voting Work Elsewhere?

How Does Ranked-Choice Voting Work Elsewhere?

By Lin Lin HutchinsonJuly 25, 2024 at 6:09 am PDT

Should I Rank a Candidate I Loathe?

Should I Rank a Candidate I Loathe?

By Lin Lin HutchinsonJuly 11, 2024 at 1:01 pm PDT

How Many Districts Can I Vote In?

How Many Districts Can I Vote In?

Think local. Super local. Like, where you live.

By Lin Lin HutchinsonJuly 03, 2024 at 6:03 am PDT

Can I Vote for the Same Person Six Times?

Can I Vote for the Same Person Six Times?

No, you cannot vote early and often.

By Lin Lin HutchinsonJune 26, 2024 at 5:33 am PDT

How Many Candidates Can You Rank in Portland’s Ranked-Choice Voting?

How Many Candidates Can You Rank in Portland’s Ranked-Choice Voting?

By Lin Lin Hutchinson and Anthony EffingerJune 19, 2024 at 5:43 am PDT