In the United States, when only two candidates are on a ballot, the results are normally quite clear — the winner has a majority, or over 50% of the vote. But when there are three or more contenders, ...

American democracy is struggling. Political polarization has exacerbated division within the electorate, while gerrymandering and hyperpolarization mean only a handful of elections are truly ...

The council took no formal action during the study session. Any change to the city’s election system would require a charter amendment approved by Longmont voters.

Luzerne County’s Election Board voted Wednesday to accept the election bureau’s recommendation to lease a new voting system from Hart InterCivic for use in 2026. County Council will make the final ...