Electoral systems legislation in the United States, 2017
The term electoral system can refer to the method by which elections are conducted (e.g., whether representatives are elected from single-member versus multi-member districts) or the method by which votes are tallied to determine the outcome of an election (e.g., plurality systems, majority systems, etc.). In the United States, most states utilize single-member districts for federal (non-presidential) and state elections.[1][2][3]
This article presents information about the state legislation relevant to electoral systems that was considered in 2017. Information about relevant state and local ballot measures proposed for the 2017 ballot is also provided. See the map and table below for further state-specific details.
Legislation
The map below provides the number of electoral systems bills that were considered in each state in 2017. Hover over a state to see the exact number of bills. A darker shade of red indicates a greater number of relevant bills. In those states shaded in white, relevant bills were not considered. For state-specific details, click a state in the map below or select a state from the drop-down menu beneath the map. On doing so, a list of state legislation will display, including information about bill status and links to full text. This information is provided by BillTrack50.com. To return to the map, click "Back" in the upper righthand corner of the legislation list.
See below for a complete list of electoral systems bills. To learn more about a particular bill, click its title. This information is provided by BillTrack50 and LegiScan.
Ballot measures
The term ballot measures describes all questions or issues that appear on election ballots for voters to approve or reject. Ballot measures may apply to state and local jurisdictions (including cities, counties, special districts, etc.). Initiatives permit citizens to propose (or initiate) statutes or constitutional amendments via petition. Referenda allow citizens to refer statutes passed by legislatures to the ballot for enactment or repeal by voters. Legislative referrals appear on voters' ballots as a result of actions taken by legislatures; these can include state statutes, constitutional amendments, and bond issues.
2017
Ballotpedia did not track any ballot measures pertaining to electoral systems in 2017.
See also
- Electoral policy legislation in the United States, 2017
- Redistricting legislation in the United States, 2017
- Federal redistricting legislation in the United States, 2017-2019 (115th Congress)
- Primary systems legislation in the United States, 2017
Footnotes
- ↑ Presidential contests are decided not by popular vote but by the Electoral College. The Electoral College is discussed in greater detail in this article. Some state legislatures and local government entities conduct elections from multi-member districts in which a number of representatives are elected from the same electoral district. This is a form of proportional representation.
- ↑ Encyclopædia Brittanica, "Electoral System," accessed July 4, 2017
- ↑ FairVote, "Electoral Systems," accessed July 4, 2017
