Shadow Politics, May 31, 2026

Shadow Politics, May 31, 2026

From Shadow Politics with US Senator Michael D Brown by BBS Radio, BBS Network Inc.

June 1, 2026 · 53 min

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The episode discusses D.C.'s new ranked choice voting system with insights from election expert Monica Holman Evans.

Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. Brown and Co-host Liberty Jones Ranked Choice Voting in D.C.: the New Ballot System Guest, Monica Holman Evans, Executive Director for The District of Columbia Board of Elections Michael D. Brown Opens Shadow Politics In this episode of Shadow Politics, host Former D.C. Shadow Senator Michael D. Brown welcomes co-host Liberty Jones and guest Monica Holman Evans, executive director of the District of Columbia Board of Elections. The conversation focuses on D.C.’s newly implemented ranked choice voting system, which Brown describes as exciting, confusing, and important for voters to understand. Before turning to the mechanics of the system, Brown thanks Monica for joining the program during an already active voting period and notes her long experience in election work. Why Ranked Choice Voting Came to D.C. Monica explains that the Board of Elections did not independently decide to implement ranked choice voting. Instead, D.C. voters approved Initiative 83 in the November 2024 general election, with more than 73% voting yes. The D.C. Council then funded implementation in the FY2026 budget. Monica emphasizes that the Board’s job is now to…

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