An election year that unfolded against the backdrop of economic turmoil, the elimination of federal abortion rights and broad concerns about the future of democracy is concluding with a final full day of campaigning in which leaders of both parties will issue urgent appeals to their supporters. With more than 41 million ballots already cast, …
Understanding ranked-choice voting before the Twin Cities municipal elections Nov. 2
Ranked-choice voting, which was adopted by Minneapolis in 2010, is Minneapolis’ and St. Paul’s ballot format for their municipal elections on Tuesday, Nov. 2.
INFOGRAPHIC: How to avoid absentee ballot mistakes
According to a recent NPR analysis, more than 550,000 ballots have been rejected in this year’s presidential primaries. While many Americans plan on voting by mail this presidential election, it is more prone to human error causing them to be rejected at higher rates than in-person votes. Design Manager Maggie Stout explains how to avoid common absentee ballot mistakes.