Posts tagged Voting
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Breakfast links: Federal judge dismisses lawsuit that sought to halt I-270 expansion
Judge dismisses environmental lawsuit against Beltway, I-270 expansion. Metro boosts train and bus service to accommodate cherry blossom crowds. Fairfax County gives office-to-housing conversion the go-ahead. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC residents to vote on ranked choice voting and open primaries
DC Elections Board approves ballot measure for ranked choice voting and open primaries. MTA will hold information sessions about Baltimore’s proposed Red Line. Renting is getting more difficult in DC. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Potomac Yard Metro station opens
Metro system expands to 98 stations with the opening of Potomac Yard. New DC ballot initiative proposes ranked-choice voting and open primaries. Maryland AG says Montgomery County Council may have sworn in Planning Board too quickly. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Decreased turnout on first day of Maryland’s early voting
Early voting gets off to a slow start in Maryland primary. FAA to give Dulles Airport $49.6 million for new 14-gate commuter concourse. How should NPS revitalize part of Alexandria’s Daingerfield Island? And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Early voting in Maryland’s primary election begins today
Early voting for Maryland’s primary election starts today. Here’s what you need to know. Meanwhile, a hiccup with ballots mailed to some MoCo voters. Metro temporarily halts return of 7000-series trains. Keep reading…
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What would ranked choice voting mean for DC politics?
Ranked choice voting is lifted up as a fix for a common voter dilemma in crowded candidate fields. How does it work? Keep reading…
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How to convince your friends to vote in DC
Recent arrivals to DC trot out any number of reasons why they don’t vote here. This guide rebuffs some common excuses – and lays out how to make sure you can vote in the June 21 primary. Keep reading…
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Voting in DC: key dates to put on your calendar
Here are the key dates and deadlines you need to know to vote in DC’s primaries. Keep reading…
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What would ranked choice voting mean for DC politics?
Late last year a bill was introduced in the DC Council that would allow DC to use ranked choice voting for both primary and general elections, including for the DC Council, the DC Mayor, and the DC Attorney General, starting in 2022. How likely is it to get passed next year, and what exactly would ranked voting mean for the District? Keep reading…
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Early in-person voting begins this week in DC. Here’s what you need to know.
Early in-person voting begins today (Tuesday), and runs until November 2. Here’s a recap of who GGWash endorsed, as well as resources to help make voting easier. Keep reading…