Content Categorized with "Election Services Group"
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Internet voting: If ever made secure, would it improve election turnout?
- Posted: April 19, 2011
- Author(s): Loqmane Jamil
- Categories: Research & Analysis, Home, FairVote, Election Services Group
The phenomenon of low voter turnout is not new but has become worrisome by its recurrence. In the United States voters are turning out in smaller numbers each year in certain elections like primaries and choosing city leaders. With the advent of new technological means of communication be a means to fight against the disaffection toward politics so many Americans seem to feel? Some like internet voting, but it's not ready for governmental elections.
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Three Steps to a Smart Vote for the Upcoming Election
- Posted: October 14, 2010
- Author(s): Emily Hellman, Loqmane Jamil
- Categories: Universal Voter Registration, Election Services Group
At FairVote, we acknowledge elections can sometimes be confusing. As voters, we occasionally need to check the rules, too. However, with a few good resources voting does not need to be intimidating. Below are three steps to make your vote count.
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Libertarians go online to select presidential candidate
- Posted: February 4, 2008
- Author(s): Doug Murphy
- Publication: Ahwatukee Foothills News
- Categories: Ranked Choice Voting, Fair Voting/Proportional Representation, FairVote, Election Services Group
Discusses Arizona Libertarian Parties online Ranked Choice Voting election. -
Historic Primary Election in Arizona
- Posted: February 2, 2008
- Publication: Third Party Watch
- Categories: Ranked Choice Voting, Fair Voting/Proportional Representation, FairVote, Election Services Group
The Arizona Libertarian Party, with the help of FairVote Election Services Group, held its first instant runoff voting primary election online. -
No dangling chads, old-fashioned all-paper process picks Oscar nominees
- Posted: January 18, 2008
- Author(s): Canadian Press
- Publication: Canadian Press
- Categories: Fair Voting/Proportional Representation, FairVote, Election Services Group
Explanation of the choice voting method used for the Academy Awards, and how the process utilizes paper ballots, while producing a fair nominations process. -
Academy hopes Oscars' red carpet not shredded (Excerpt)
- Posted: January 9, 2008
- Author(s): Gregg Kilday
- Publication: Hollywood Reporter
- Categories: Fair Voting/Proportional Representation, FairVote, Election Services Group
Article excerpt discussing the Oscar balloting process, using choice voting, and how the system allows Academy members to vote with their hearts. -
Explaining Oscar's enigmatic ballot
- Posted: January 8, 2008
- Author(s): Timothy Gray
- Publication: Variety Magazine
- Categories: Fair Voting/Proportional Representation, FairVote, Election Services Group
Quick facts on the Oscar balloting process, and an explanation of the tabulation under choice voting. -
Oscar accountants lift veil on voting
- Posted: January 8, 2008
- Author(s): KAREN IDELSON
- Publication: Variety Magazine
- Categories: Fair Voting/Proportional Representation, FairVote, Election Services Group
PriceWaterhouseCoopers accountants explain how they conduct the choice voting balloting for the Academy Awards Oscars' nominations. -
E-Newsletter December 21, 2004
- Posted: December 21, 2004
- Categories: FairVote Reformer E-Newsletters, Election Services Group