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New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Andrew Yang prepares to cast his ballot at an early voting site last week. The election provides America's biggest-yet test for ranked-choice voting.

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Ranked-Choice Voting Gets A Prime-Time Shot Under New York City's Bright Lights

2:56pm June 22, 2021

by Domenico Montanaro

The method, in which voters are asked to rank candidates, has gained traction as a way to more accurately reflect the will of the majority. But detractors warn there are potential downsides, too.

New York mayoral candidate Maya Wiley greets voters in the East Flatbush area of Brooklyn. New Yorkers are voting in primary elections Tuesday, after a closely watched race.

New Yorkers Head To The Polls In A Heated Mayoral Primary. Here's What's At Stake

1:36pm June 22, 2021

by Bill Chappell

The term-limited Mayor Bill de Blasio is exiting after eight years in office, leaving the door of Gracie Mansion wide open for a newcomer. The race is tight, and the field is diverse.

Violent Threats Targeting 2020 Election Officials Continue

5:53pm June 19, 2021

According to the Brennan Center, 1 in 3 election officials feel unsafe because of their job. NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Philadelphia City Commissioner Al Schmidt about the threats he's received.

The Politics Driving The U.S. Voting Rights Fight

5:21pm June 19, 2021

Voting rights has become the latest partisan fight on Capitol Hill. NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to election law expert Spencer Overton about how we got here and what's at stake in the debate.

Presidential Race Looming, France's Regional Elections Will Show Status Of Parties

4:35pm June 18, 2021

by Eleanor Beardsley

Regional elections in France this June will indicate the relative strength of the country's political parties ahead of next year's presidential election. The far right appears to be gaining.

From The Streets Of Tehran: Iranians' Thoughts Ahead Of Friday's Vote For President

4:35pm June 15, 2021

by Peter Kenyon

Iranians vote for a president on Friday. In the streets of Tehran the expectation is that a hardliner will win, in part for lack of many other choices.

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Iranians Will Head To The Polls Friday To Choose A New President

8:25pm June 13, 2021

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Mehrzad Boroujerdi, Professor and Director of the School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia Tech about the upcoming elections in Iran.

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The Electoral College Is At The Heart Of Debate Over Vote Counting Laws

4:20pm June 09, 2021

by Mara Liasson

The electoral college, which has helped Republicans in recent elections, is also at the heart of debate over GOP state laws regarding vote counting.

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Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, seen here on May 29, has won the Democratic primary in a bid to regain his old job.

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Former Virginia Gov. McAuliffe Is 1 Step Closer To Winning Back His Old Job

7:46pm June 08, 2021

by Ben Paviour

The Democratic primary win for former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe sets up a closely watched general election contest with Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin.

Neck And Neck In The Polls, Peru's Presidential Candidates Are Far Apart Politically

4:46pm June 07, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Andrés Calderón, an independent lawyer and journalist, to check in about the Peruvian presidential election.

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