Tag: Voter turnout

Voter turnout articles

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  Mirroring the Nation, Voter Turnout Dropped in Alaska’s 2022 Election

  How a democracy data analyst assesses changes in voter turnout.

  Sep 3, 2024
  September 3, 2024

  Jay Lee

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/jay-lee/

  

  Senior Research Associate, Democracy
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  The Election Calendar Is Cheating Idaho and Montana Voters

  But neighboring Wyoming offers a solution.

  Apr 3, 2024
  April 3, 2024

  Alan Durning

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/alan-durning/

  

  Executive Director
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  Lawmakers Across the Political Spectrum Should Help More Alaskans Vote

  A host of laws to make voting easier would benefit Independent, Republican, and Democratic constituents.

  Feb 19, 2024
  February 19, 2024

  Jeannette Lee

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/jeannette-lee/

  

  Alaska Research Director
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  In Every Washington City, Odd-Year Elections Crush Voter Turnout

  And state law keeps it that way.

  Nov 8, 2023
  November 8, 2023

  Alan Durning

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/alan-durning/

  

  Executive Director
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  Hey, Olympia! If You Let Them, Cities Could Double Turnout in Local Elections

  The case for freeing Washington cities to run elections on Election Day.

  Feb 8, 2023
  February 8, 2023

  Alan Durning

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/alan-durning/

  

  Executive Director
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  Voters Want Fewer Elections: Here’s How to Do That

  California, Arizona, and Nevada have shifted to even-year elections, boosting turnout and saving money—with lessons for other states.

  Jan 31, 2023
  January 31, 2023

  Alan Durning

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/alan-durning/

  

  Executive Director
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  Washington Should Move All Elections to Even Years

  And psst, King County voters: you can vote this fall to supercharge this shift.

  Oct 14, 2022
  October 14, 2022

  Alan Durning

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/alan-durning/

  

  Executive Director
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  Say Goodbye to Odd-Year Elections to Give More Voters a Voice

  Odd-year local elections are costing Washingtonians money and participation.

  Jan 22, 2020
  January 22, 2020

  Kristin Eberhard

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/

  

  Fellow
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  Washingtonians Would Benefit from Switch to Even-Year Local Elections

  Right now, odd-year local elections are costing counties money and participation.

  Jan 29, 2019
  January 29, 2019

  Kristin Eberhard

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/kristineberhard/

  

  Fellow