Richmond voters consider conflicting ballot measures that would change how local leaders are elected.

Mid-morning on Election Day, voters began to arrive at the polls at Sheldon Elementary School. Photo by Angeline Bernabe.

On Election Day, Richmond voters will decide between two ballot measures that could reshape elections for the foreseeable future.  On the ballot are two options: Measure J’s two-round primary system or Measure L, an instant run-off, otherwise known as ranked-choice voting. Both address concerns over representation but through vastly different approaches.  Measure J, which is…

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