I did not realize that there’s a ballot initiative in Massachusetts to add ranked-choice voting. If Question 2 is approved, the system would go into effect in 2022, covering most state and federal offices but exempting presidential and local elections.
Dan Kennedy, a long-time observer of media in New England, has a story about it for GBH (right here).
I didn’t mistype that name, by the way – WGBH has dropped the “W” because they think it reeks of old-time radio whereas they want to be known as a hip, with-it online communications platform, or something like that.
Why do radio stations always start with a W or K? History!
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FYI that 2 states and 5 cities are voting on ranked choice voting this November, and it’s moving in more city councils and state legislatures. See this rundown of what’s on the ballot: https://www.fairvote.org/rcv_2020_ballot_measures