Election consolidation: Fewer elections. Lower cost. Higher turnout
The History of Washington’s Wandering Election Day
Despite intending to choose a voting day that’s best for voters, timing could still be easier—and legislators can fix that.
A Magic Boost for Low-Turnout City Elections
Seattle’s 2024 special city council election showed just how easily local voter participation could skyrocket.
The Bizarre Red-Blue Politics of Election Consolidation
And the chance for stronger democracy it creates.
The Election Calendar Is Cheating Idaho and Montana Voters
But neighboring Wyoming offers a solution.
Nonpartisan Open Primaries Let Alaskans Choose Values Over Party
More than half of voters in the 2022 midterm primaries split their tickets between candidates from across the political spectrum.
On Even-Year Elections, Trust Voters—and Evidence
Vastly higher turnout in even-numbered years drowns out down-ballot drop-off, and more representative results indicate voters have the information they need.
Washingtonians May Get a Democracy Upgrade in 2024
State leaders are considering measures to allow ranked choice voting, even-year elections, statewide democracy vouchers, and more.
Idaho, Montana, and Washington Could Save $30 Million by Moving Local Elections to National Election Day
A preliminary estimate of potential cost savings from municipal election consolidation.
