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As political polarization intensifies, a new election reform has taken root in Alaska. The "Final Four" system advances the top four candidates to a general election decided by ranked choice voting, no matter their political party. The new system that removes party primaries is celebrated by supporters for its potential to reshape politics, while critics view it as a subversive scheme by wealthy interests to diminish the major parties. Russell Berman voices that with several states considering Final Four ballot initiatives this year, the nation may soon witness the widespread restructuring of how Americans select their leaders.
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As political polarization intensifies, a new election reform has taken root in Alaska. The "Final Four" system advances the top four candidates to a general election decided by ranked choice voting, no matter their political party. The new system that removes party primaries is celebrated by supporters for its potential to reshape politics, while critics view it as a subversive scheme by wealthy interests to diminish the major parties. Russell Berman voices that with several states considering Final Four ballot initiatives this year, the nation may soon witness the widespread restructuring of how Americans select their leaders.
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