Best Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center Podcasts (2024)

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RCV Maps 2024 is Here! 32:55

1d ago32:55

32:55

In this episode, Kelly chats with Chris and Ryan of our policy department about the release of RCV Maps 2024, our flagship research project.Resources mentioned in this episode:- RCV Maps: https://www.rcvresources.org/state-assessments- RCV Maps fact sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NMlhr5KlzcixTw44eR7CBtDl383Zq8vu/view…

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Meet Lexey Mikolon, RCVRC's Spring Intern! 18:43

30d ago18:43

18:43

In this episode, Chris sits down with Ryan Kirby, RCVRC's Director of Policy, and our Spring Intern Lexey Mikolon. The team discusses RCVRC's internship program, Lexey's research project, and more!By Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center

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Celebrating the Country's First RCV Risk-Limiting Audit with Stephanie Gnoza 39:54

2M ago39:54

39:54

This month, we're joined by Stephanie Gnoza, Boulder County's Elections Director, to discuss the first ever risk-limiting audit of a ranked choice voting election! Stephanie breaks down what a risk-limiting audit is, and the steps that Boulder took to pull off this landmark achievement in election security.Resources mentioned in this episode:- 2023…

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An Election Assistance Commission Deepdive with Tom Hicks 28:33

3M ago28:33

28:33

This month, Kelly is joined by Tom Hicks, Commissioner of the Election Assistance Commission. They discuss the role of the EAC, the future of ranked choice voting, the state of U.S. elections in general, and more!Resources mentioned in this episode:- EAC: https://www.eac.gov/- VVSG: https://www.eac.gov/voting-equipment/voluntary-voting-system-guide…

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How to Save Democracy, with Josiah Ober 46:21

4M ago46:21

46:21

Is democracy in trouble? Many Americans believe so: recent polls consistently rank "threats to democracy" as one of respondents' top concerns. In the new book The Civic Bargain, authors Brook Manville and Josiah Ober look to history for examples of democracies under threat. By examining the ways in which historical democracies confronted their own …

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What We Learned About RCV in 2023 40:57

4M ago40:57

40:57

This month, Kelly talks to Chris about the state of RCV and the 2023 elections. They discuss risk limiting audits, future implementations, and RCV elections from New York City to Boulder, Colorado!Resources mentioned in this episode:- Georgism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgism- Boulder risk-limiting audit information: https://www.sos.state.co…

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RCV Maps 2023 is here! 36:28

5M ago36:28

36:28

This month, Chris returns to the podcast to chat with Kelly about the release of RCV Maps 2023, the newest update to our flagship research project.Resources mentioned in this episode:- RCV Maps 2023: https://www.rcvresources.org/state-assessments- RCVRC reports: https://www.rcvresources.org/reports- Risk-limiting audits explained: https://verifiedv…

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Rank the Vote, Grassroots Organizing, and More With David Green 21:58

6M ago21:58

21:58

This month, Kelly interviews David Green, National Organizing Director for Rank the Vote. Kelly and David discuss grassroots organizing, collaboration in the RCV movement, karaoke songs, and more!Resources mentioned in this episode:Rank the Vote: https://rankthevote.us/Netroots: https://www.netrootsnation.org/Better Ballot Iowa: https://www.betterb…

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Meet the RCVRC: Tiffany Montemayor 21:48

7M ago21:48

21:48

In this episode, Kelly sits down with Tiffany Montemayor, RCVRC's Senior Director of Programming and Outreach and newest team member! Kelly and Tiffany discuss Tiffany's work with the State of Alaska Division of Elections, how she came to her new role at RCVRC, their trip to the American Democracy Summit, and more.Resources mentioned in this episod…

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What's New with RCTab? 26:13

8M ago26:13

26:13

This month, we're talking about all things RCTab! In this episode, RCTab developer Armin Samii and RCVRC's new RCTab Program Director Mathew Ruberg discuss the basics of RCTab, our in-house RCV tabulation software, and what we can expect from the software moving forward. Tune in to learn more!Resources mentioned in this episode:- RCTab: https://www…

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Why Rural America Is Thriving, with Elizabeth Currid-Halkett 41:41

9M ago41:41

41:41

The story often told is that rural America is in decline, and that rural Americans are resentful of their suburban and urban counterparts. But Elizabeth Currid-Halkett argues in her new book The Overlooked Americans: The Resilience of Our Rural Towns and What It Means For Our Country that rural Americans and rural America are in many ways actually …

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Where in the World is RCVRC? 28:01

9M ago28:01

28:01

RCVRC's summer travel season is in full swing. In this episode, Chris and Kelly recap what conferences RCVRC has attended so far, where RCVRC plans to visit over the coming months, and why travel is such an important part of our values and strategic plan.Resources mentioned in this episode:- Election Verification Network (EVN) - March 2023: https:/…

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The Future of the Court 55:14

10M ago55:14

55:14

Civics for Life and the O'Connor Institute welcome Professor Cristina Rodríguez and Mr. Adam White as they join host Liam Julian, director of Public Policy at the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute, for an online conversation and share diverse perspectives on the Future of the Court. Rodríguez and White both served as members of the Presidential Commiss…

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The Pros and Cons of Open Primaries and Ranked Choice Voting 55:37

10M ago55:37

55:37

Do open primaries and ranked-choice voting have the potential to improve American elections, or will they create more problems than they solve? Kevin Meyer, former lieutenant governor of Alaska; Steve Goldstein, executive director of Save Democracy AZ; and Jaime Molera, former Arizona superintendent of public instruction join the O'Connor Institute…

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Art's Role in Civil Society, with Jed Perl 59:28

10M ago59:28

59:28

Civics for Life and the O'Connor Institute welcome Jed Perl as he joins Liam Julian, director of Public Policy at the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute, for a discussion on the relationship between art and society, the artist’s role in society, and whether art and artists have definite social and political responsibilities. Perl is the author of nine b…

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Gerrymandering in America, with Nick Seabrook 58:37

10M ago58:37

58:37

Civics for Life and the O'Connor Institute welcome Professor Nick Seabrook as he joins Liam Julian, director of Public Policy at the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute, for an online conversation on Gerrymandering. Gerrymandering, according to Webster, is "to divide or arrange (an area) into political units to give special advantages to one group when v…

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The Museum as Civic Space, with Dr. Anthea Hartig 15:31

10M ago15:31

15:31

What is the museum’s role in society? How does – and can – the museum function as a civic space? Dr. Anthea Hartig, the first woman director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History, recently sat down with Civics for Life to briefly discuss these and other questions You can find us at: https://civicsforlife.org/ Follow u…

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Socrates, Alcibiades, and 'The Quest for Character,' with Massimo Pigliucci 46:34

10M ago46:34

46:34

In his book The Quest for Character, Massimo Pigliucci asks: can good character be taught? Through an exploration of Greek and Roman philosophy, and especially the interaction of Socrates and Alcibiades, Pigliucci helps us understand what makes a good leader, and how we can educate others, and ourselves, to be better people and citizens. You can fi…

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Emancipation's Complicated History, with Kris Manjapra 44:43

10M ago44:43

44:43

Emancipation in America is often presented as a single and singular undertaking. But Professor Kris Manjapra's new book, Black Ghost of Empire, complicates that story by situating America's national emancipation in a long line of global emancipations--including the first emancipations, which occurred in America's North in the late 18th century--tha…

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John Locke: The 17th Century Philosopher who Shaped American Thought 58:21

10M ago58:21

58:21

The Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy presents a Civics for Life Conversation with author and historian Claire Rydell Arcenas and Liam Julian, director of Public Policy at the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute. In her book America's Philosopher: John Locke in American Intellectual Life, Rydell Arcenas seeks to better understand and i…

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RCVRC's Internship Program - From NC to Texas 21:39

10M ago21:39

21:39

Last year, RCVRC was excited to launch our first-ever internship program. Ryan Kirby, our Public Policy Specialist, took the lead on building what has turned out to be a tremendous resource and capacity builder for our staff. In today’s episode, tune in to learn about our new summer interns and their journey to RCVRC.Resources mentioned in this epi…

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Elections in Maine: Reflecting on Five Years of Ranked Choice Voting 33:43

11M ago33:43

33:43

In today’s episode, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows discusses protecting the win in Maine (ME), handling continuing education of elections and ranked choice voting (RCV), fighting against efforts to repeal RCV in ME, and looking ahead to RCV in 2024. Tune in to learn more!Resources mentioned in this episode:- Resources for RCV page - Maine …

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VPIRG, Vermont, and Very Interesting Legislative Questions 29:38

1y ago29:38

29:38

In today’s episode, Sam McGinty, an RCV advocate from Vermont, discusses VPIRG, his work in Vermont, and frequently asked questions in legislative sessions. Tune in to learn more!Resources mentioned in this episode:- Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG): https://www.vpirg.org/- Ben & Jerry’s RCV Practice Election - Better Ballot VT (VPIRG…

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Protect the Win: An Advocate's Guide to Implementing RCV 16:48

1y ago16:48

16:48

In today’s episode, Anh-Linh Kearney, Research Analyst at RepresentUs, discusses the Protect the Win: An Advocate's Guide to Implementing RCV report that RCVRC recently co-published with RepresentUs and Democracy Rising. Tune in to learn more!Complete the quick RCV Clips Listener Survey here: https://form-usa.keela.co/rcv-clips-podcast-listener-sur…

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RCV Education: Collaboration, Accessibility, and Trusted Messengers 34:27

1y ago34:27

34:27

In today’s episode, Grace Ramsey, Co-Director of Democracy Rising, and Juli Lucky, Executive Director of Alaskans for Better Elections, discuss the importance of RCV voter and candidate education, the value of building a coalition of education partners, and key concepts to consider when educating voters. Tune in to learn more! Episode transcript: h…

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RCV Education with RankedVote 35:32

1y ago35:32

35:32

In today's episode, Tad Milbourn discusses RankedVote, his online ranked choice voting (RCV) platform for running contests, making decisions with the broadest support, and educating voters. Tune in to learn more!Episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KvHcdAM4_7LWKz3VPK5oVGbd7Y0am1Zv/viewComplete the quick RCV Clips Listener Survey her…

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What We Learned About RCV in 2022 25:47

1+ y ago25:47

25:47

In today’s episode, RCVRC team members Ryan Kirby and Chris Hughes discuss lessons learned from ranked choice voting (RCV) implementations this year!Episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PkgSlMKUS1dHczPClHu9Uwtaf-loPihA/view?usp=sharingResources mentioned in this episode:- RCV Results Reporting Best Practices - RCVRC: https://www.rcv…

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First-Time RCV Implementations in 2022 29:24

1+ y ago29:24

29:24

In today’s episode, RCVRC team members Rene Rojas and Chris Hughes discuss first-time ranked choice voting (RCV) implementations this year. Tune in to learn more!Episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I6ux3Yxqc91nyVwRKIIiVt_8o3k_8YKi/view?usp=sharingResources mentioned in this episode:- RCV Results Reporting Best Practices - RCVRC: ht…

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RCVis and Results Reporting 27:31

1+ y ago27:31

27:31

In today’s episode, Armin Samii, the creator of RCVis, the ranked choice voting (RCV) visualizer tool, and Chris Hughes, our Director of Policy, discuss results reporting.Episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oYzNYWI_J28sj_nKAQcJE9geMrjrNHgT/view?usp=sharingResources mentioned in this episode:- RCVis: https://www.rcvis.com/ - RCV vis…

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Recapping our RCV Reports Webinar 31:44

1+ y ago31:44

31:44

RCVRC released a new set of ranked choice voting (RCV) reports last week in collaboration with partners at FairVote and Equal Democracy Project at Harvard Law School. Tune in to hear key takeaways from the reports, a bit about our webinar launch event for the reports, and some interesting questions we got during the webinar.Episode transcript: http…

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Bonus Episode: RCVRC's First-ever Internship Program 37:00

1+ y ago37:00

37:00

Earlier this year, we began planning our first-ever RCVRC Internship Program. This summer, our ten-week internship program became a reality when we launched it with two standout interns - Emily Kramer and Emma Godel. Tune in to learn about their experiences interning for RCVRC this summer!Episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sSyDEDn…

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RCV Game Night! Introducing First to 51 35:18

1+ y ago35:18

35:18

In today’s episode, Corbin Seghers, creator of First to 51, Brian Dorfman, RCV for Texas Supporter Outreach Team Lead, and Kyle Herman, Co-Executive Director for Rank the Vote Ohio, discuss a super cool ranked choice voting (RCV) card game called First to 51. Tune in to learn about the game itself, its use in RCV game nights, lessons learned, and i…

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RCVRC on the Move 34:47

1+ y ago34:47

34:47

In today's episode, Kelly, Chris, and Rosemary talk about finally getting back out to conferences this year. Tune in to learn what they've learned at conferences so far and what they're looking forward to at the rest of the conferences they're attending before the end of 2022.Episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xb9o6M3Qz6M0qsxZQpgg…

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What Happened in Alaska's Special Primary Election? 31:30

2y ago31:30

31:30

In today’s episode, Jason Grenn, Executive Director of Alaskans for Better Elections, will discuss the results of Alaska’s special primary election and the upcoming special general election and regularly scheduled primary in August.Episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZUyL3Rsk0bM38l_aznBKACgZNsKnjuWJ/view?usp=sharingResources mentio…

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Alaska's Extra-Special Special Election 39:36

2y ago39:36

39:36

In this month's episode, Gail Fenumiai, Director of the State of Alaska Division of Elections, and Tiffany Montemayor, Public Relations Manager for the State of Alaska Division of Elections, discuss how they’re preparing for the Alaska special elections this year.Episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BG7ThU-XtBYoNSVzvmfPT9mf2_jI2x18/…

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Special Elections and RCV 26:01

2y ago26:01

26:01

In today’s episode, Chris Hughes, the RCVRC Policy Director, will share a bit about himself and provide a quick policy overview of what is happening in ranked choice voting elections in 2022, particularly as it relates to special elections.Episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11SjoCpLKFq8A16wRE4NhoquiUGx5BcRR/view?usp=sharingResource…

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Budgeting for an RCV Election 33:33

2y ago33:33

33:33

In today's episode, George Gilbert and Rosemary Blizzard, two of our staff members who are former election administrators, discuss election budgets and budgeting for ranked choice voting (RCV). Episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jxQ3cuh3Lac0ufygBK087nAQVbyGZCc2/view?usp=sharingComplete the quick RCV Clips Listener Survey here: htt…

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Meet the RCVRC: Ryan Kirby & Rene Rojas 22:08

2y ago22:08

22:08

In today's episode, Ryan Kirby and Rene Rojas, our two newest RCVRC team members, discuss their background, how they came to the RCVRC, and more. Listen in to get to know them a little better. Episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KuPPmWb66CkJvB6fjXj6ZGdNUjDdSMgl/view?usp=sharingComplete the quick RCV Clips Listener Survey here: http…

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Election Recounts and RCV 45:55

2y ago45:55

45:55

Since the year 2000, there have been 11 recounts in ranked choice voting (RCV) elections in the U.S., and six of those happened last year! Two were held in Utah, two in New York City, and one each in Portland, Maine, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. In today’s episode, Rozan Mitchell of Utah County, Utah, Deb McDonough with the League of Women Voters of…

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The Massachusetts Campaign for Ranked Choice Voting, Part 3 22:27

2+ y ago22:27

22:27

Massachusetts voters had the opportunity to adopt ranked choice voting statewide on November 3, 2020. In this three-part series, the Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center dives into how the campaign came together, what it took to get on the ballot, what the campaign did to reach prospective voters and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the long…

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RCV Maps 20:26

2+ y ago20:26

20:26

Chris Hughes and Melissa Hall join Kelly Sechrist to discuss the Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center's recently launched research project: RCV Maps. These state assessments provide users a starting point for understanding what will be needed for any state, county, or city to implement RCV. Episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15GaNN…

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RCVRC Yearly Update Episode--October 2021 37:17

2+ y ago37:17

37:17

Kelly, Chris, and Rosemary discuss what has been happening at the Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center. Listen in to hear project updates and more.Episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zwH9rM1UhH7V_4crPIQQyzUdz8xSWvuP/view?usp=sharing Resources mentioned in this episode:- RCTab: https://www.rcvresources.org/rctab- RCV Maps: https://w…

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RCV Rewind: Drafting Effective Ranked Choice Voting Legislation 24:00

3y ago24:00

24:00

As legislative sessions start up across the country, we're reposting our January 2019 episode all about drafting RCV legislation. Listen in for pointers on how to write clear and concise RCV bills!Episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aTXcjV4V9YA1hBYhtYKHjpO1tWcVJDY8/view?usp=sharingOriginal episode description: Dave O'Brien, Staff A…

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The Massachusetts Campaign for Ranked Choice Voting, Part 2 37:53

3+ y ago37:53

37:53

Massachusetts voters had the opportunity to adopt ranked choice voting statewide on November 3, 2020. In this three-part series, the Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center dives into how the campaign came together, what it took to get on the ballot, what the campaign did to reach prospective voters, and how the COVID-19 pandemic threatened to derail …

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The Massachusetts Campaign for Ranked Choice Voting, Part 1 27:33

3+ y ago27:33

27:33

Massachusetts voters have the opportunity to adopt ranked choice voting statewide on November 3. In this three-part series, the Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center dives into how the campaign came together, what it took to get on the ballot, what the campaign did to reach prospective voters, and how the COVID-19 pandemic threatened to derail it al…

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The 2020 Mid-Year Update 29:46

3+ y ago29:46

29:46

Rosemary Blizzard, Chris Hughes, and Kelly Sechrist give an update on everything the RCVRC has planned for the rest of 2020. Episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ae9fUAgZ89K5myM59pLYme8--SM2zljc/view?usp=sharingResources mentioned in this episode:- RCVRC Tabulator (rebranded RCTab): https://www.rcvresources.org/rctab- RCVRC new webs…

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Risk-Limiting Audits of Ranked Choice Voting 30:45

4y ago30:45

30:45

Jennifer Morrell walks us through risk-limiting audits of ranked choice voting contests in San Francisco, Alaska, Kansas, and Wyoming. We suggest listeners check out our first audits episode from October 2018 before listening to this episode. It is available at this link: https://www.rcvresources.org/rcv-clips-podcast/october-2018-securing-ranked-c…

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Voting by Mail in the Midst of a Pandemic 24:00

4y ago24:00

24:00

There's been a lot of talk lately about how the 2020 election will look in the midst of COVID-19. While moving to an all-mail election seems like a viable answer, there are a lot of factors that will affect how Americans cast their ballots in November. Amber McReynolds, CEO of National Vote at Home and former Director of Elections for the City of D…

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Statewide Voter Education in Maine 24:12

4y ago24:12

24:12

In this segment from our 2019 Symposium, Kristen Muszynski, Director of Communications for the Maine Secretary of State, walks us through how the State of Maine educated voters for their first-ever ranked choice voting elections in 2018. Episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sy4wMAICeVQYnKw4Fd1S3W7ICQ-htRYn/view?usp=sharingResources …

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The Great Middle School Election of 2019 33:16

4+ y ago33:16

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We sent 500 ranked choice voting ballots into the lion's den: middle school classrooms. Listen in as Rosemary Blizzard and Melissa Hall talk about what the Great Middle School Election of 2019 taught us about ranked choice voting, Christmas carols, and the mind of the American middle schooler. Episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dQ…

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