ranked choice voting

Supporters of former Congresswoman Mary Peltola are reportedly recruiting third-party or spoiler candidates, a move widely read as an effort to split opposition votes in an upcoming Alaska race. Observers see the strategy as a bid to improve her or Democratic chances under the state's ranked-choice voting system, drawing criticism that it manipulates elections and debate over its likely effectiveness.

An Italian journalist has revealed their Ballon d'Or ballot, ranking Kylian Mbappé first, Rodri second and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia third. The choices have sparked debate among football fans, as Rodri won the 2024 award and Mbappé's form at Real Madrid keeps him firmly in the conversation for the next edition. Kvaratskhelia's inclusion reflects his standout performances for Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain.

Cross-voting at the grassroots level has cost Trinamool Congress control of the West Bengal Bar Council, with the chairperson's post going to the BJP-backed side. Reports by Ei Samay say members broke ranks to vote against the ruling party's choice, handing the BJP an unexpected win in a professional body in a state where it has been building institutional presence.

Election reform advocates argue that most US midterm races are effectively decided before election day, due to gerrymandered districts and heavily one-sided constituencies that leave only a minority of seats genuinely competitive. The remedy proposed includes independent redistricting and ranked choice voting to make more contests truly contested and increase voter influence.