Washington Roundup: What To Watch In This Off-Year Election

David Hawkins discusses the focus on democracy reform in 2019, highlighting an increase in ballot initiatives. Key topics include New York City's potential adoption of ranked choice voting and Albuquerque's campaign vouchers. The Mississippi governor race and Virginia General Assembly control are also examined, with implications for democracy reform and the 2020 elections.

What is the primary focus of The Fulcrum as discussed by David Hawkins?

• Economic reform

• Healthcare reform

• Education reform

• Democracy reform

What voting system is New York City considering implementing?

• Single transferable vote

• Proportional representation

• First-past-the-post

• Ranked choice voting

What is the purpose of the campaign vouchers proposed in Albuquerque?

• To support only major party candidates

• To reduce campaign spending

• To diversify the donor base

• To increase voter turnout

What is a significant concern regarding the Mississippi governor race?

• Lack of candidates

• Voter turnout

• Jim Crow era law implications

• Campaign financing

What do Democrats aim to achieve in the Virginia General Assembly?

• Increase taxes

• Reduce government size

• Privatize education

• Unified control