Attorney and IVC Media president Chad Peace focuses on election reform. He helped pass CA’s top-two primary and San Diego’s Measure K. His work analyzes how system design and structural reforms can give independent voters a more meaningful voice.
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We hear a lot of discussion of the fiscal cliff, taxes, energy policy, and other broad issues that are important to our prosperity. But, we hear less about the people who are crafting the legislation and have to make the critical votes in shaping our future. It is easy to
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We hear a lot of discussion of the fiscal cliff, taxes, energy policy, and other broad issues that are important to our prosperity. But, we hear less about the people who are crafting the legislation and have to make the critical votes in shaping our future. It is easy to
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Ron Barber has earned national name recognition since taking over for Gabby Giffords' congressional seat earlier this year. But the Democrat has not had an easy time keeping his seat in the heavily Republican state. As the polls closed on election day, McSally had a slight lead over Barber
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Democrat and Republican consultants and media mouths have settled on a few generalizations to define the independent voter: “low information,” “moderate,” or “undecided.” But the generalized terms forget the more personal reality of an independent voter. An independent is, by definition, not bound by the traditional political indicators that have
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With the 2012 election finally behind us, we all witnessed how divisive and partisan our political culture has gotten. Diversity of opinion is a defining and essential characteristic of democracy, but it does not have to divide us. This week on IVN, we will pay special attention to the new
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With the 2012 election finally behind us, we all witnessed how divisive and partisan our political culture has gotten. Diversity of opinion is a defining and essential characteristic of democracy, but it does not have to divide us. This week on IVN, we will pay special attention to the new
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(Roll over the chart for more detailed information) 2012 California Proposition Results California had a lot of complex and contentious issues on the ballot this year. Here you can find a quick breakdown of the California proposition results, the results, and links to a more detail explanation with complete background
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(San Diego) - America's finest city was home to some of the most bitter races and some of the most lopsided. Here is a breakdown of some of the more visible races. The post will be updated throughout the day with more information. San Diego Election Results: Candidate
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The congressional race between Ron Barber and Martha McSally is too close to call. With all precincts reporting the candidates remain within several hundred votes. IVN will update you when the race is called for either candidate. Arizona's 2nd Congressional Districts was one of the most prolific races.
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(California) - No one expected a race in California's 33rd Congressional district. The area holds a demanding Democratic registration advantage and has been represented for 20 years by a well-known and prominent Democratic Congressman, Henry Waxman. And for the first time in two decades, Waxman faced a serious
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(California) - In a race that has put the new Top Two primary system to the test, Democrat Eric Swalwell, 31, challenged long-time incumbent Democrat Pete Stark, 81, for the 15th Congressional District. With 42% of the vote counted, Swallwell is leaded with over 55% of the vote. More than