The relatively straight-forward plurality-majority system (a.k.a.the first past the post or winner-takes-all system) is easy to understand and has a lot of fun nicknames. It’s also the most common vote tabulation system in the world, so you’ve definitely participated in it. Here’s how it works.
Read MoreThis week we’re beginning a series to help you and your team better understand how votes in America are actually tabulated. It sounds technical, but it’s an incredibly important topic – your ability to cast a meaningful vote depends heavily on how that vote gets counted (and same goes for your team).
Read MoreOn January 4, 2019, Rep. John Sarbanes of Maryland introduced HR 1, the “For the People Act,” the first piece of new legislation to be considered by the 116th Congress. It’s a sweeping voter reform package that, if passed, would have huge impact on elections in the U.S. (and, by extension, the work of Vote Captains nationwide!). Here’s what it would do.
Read MoreHere’s one last thing to tick off your checklist before we close out the 2018 midterms (a Vote Captain’s work is never done!). Then, on to results!
Read MorePolls close at different times in different states on election night. It’s nice to know what to expect and whether a blue wave is forming. We’ve figured out a way that you can know the order that polls close and follow races that Politico has deemed important!
Read MoreMany people don’t realize that almost every state has some form of mail-in or early voting. Often, this is the best way to make sure busy and overburdened friends and family get the chance to have their voice heard!
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