<div><div></div>"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" is aired weekly on Mightier 1090am from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. In this episode, Marston talks to John McNab and Dike Anyiwo, who both have different views on Measure E. Plus, we hear from Lori Thiel, the president of the League of Women Voters in San Diego, who explains California's complicated propositions. ‍</div>

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Explaining San Diego's Measure E, Complicated California Propositions

The latest polling data from Gallup shows that the number one problem facing the US for most voters now is not the economy, it is not cost of living or inflation -- it is poor leadership in the government.

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The latest polling data from Gallup shows that the number one problem facing the US for most voters now is not the economy, it is not cost of living or inflation -- it is poor leadership in the government.

Gallup: Americans More Likely to Rank Government Leadership as No. 1 Problem

OAKLAND, CALIF. - In a critical special election, Oakland voters are casting their ballots on April 15 <a href="https://apnews.com/article/oakland-mayor-thao-indictment-bribery-scheme-6746ab11ac238f615b

In a critical special election, Oakland voters are casting their ballots on April 15 to replace recalled Mayor Sheng Thao. The election will be decided using ranked choice voting (RCV) and determine who leads the city through 2027, as Oakland faces mounting challenges.

Oakland Votes in Pivotal Mayoral Election with Ranked Choice Voting at the Center

Editor's Note: This piece <a href="https://www.independentcenter.org/articles/parental-proxy-voting-effort-in-congress-gives-independent-voters-hope">originally published</a> on The Independent Center's website and has been republished on IVN with permission from the organization.

It’s a bipartisan effort. Independent voters are tired of division and Congress’s inability to achieve results. We rarely see a bipartisan effort in Congress today because, in many respects, we are not allowed to witness it.

Parental Proxy Voting Effort in Congress Gives Independent Voters Hope

A new report from the Unite America Institute reveals a sobering truth about American democracy: in most elections, the vast majority of votes cast have zero influence on the outcome.

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A new report from the Unite America Institute reveals a sobering truth about American democracy: in most elections, the vast majority of votes cast have zero influence on the outcome.

Most American Votes Don't Matter — New Research Highlights Crisis in Electoral Representation

Last week, Americans witnessed President Trump's "art of the deal" in action as his administration imposed sweeping tariffs on global trading partners, only to roll them back after markets cratered and bond yields spiked.

Trump's Trade War: When Bad Economics Makes Good Politics

OAKLAND, CALIF. - With&nbsp;<a href="https://oaklandside.org/2025/01/09/oakland-mayor-special-election-info/">Oakland’s high-stakes special mayoral electi

With Oakland’s high-stakes special mayoral election coming up on April 15, former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee has released a video outlining a ranked choice voting (RCV) strategy — officially urging her supporters to rank multiple names on their ballots.

Barbara Lee Embraces Ranked Choice Strategy as Oakland’s Mayoral Race Enters Final Stretch

California’s legal cannabis industry, long weighed down by high taxes and regulation, is facing new threats: steep federal tariffs on key imports and a proposed statewide ban on disposable vapes.

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California’s legal cannabis industry, long weighed down by high taxes and regulation, is facing new threats: steep federal tariffs on key imports and a proposed statewide ban on disposable vapes.

Tariffs and Vape Ban Could Push California’s Cannabis Market Further Underground

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - Salt Lake City will continue using ranked choice voting (RCV) in its municipal elections, allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference rather than selecting just one. </span

Salt Lake City will continue using ranked choice voting (RCV) in its municipal elections, allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference rather than selecting just one. The City Council reaffirmed their commitment to the system, following positive feedback from the 2023 elections. ​

Salt Lake City Keeps Ranked Choice Voting Alive for 2025

Election reformers are celebrating the adoption of primary elections in New Mexico that are open to the state's substantial independent voter population. But there is an even larger group of independents that could soon be granted access to these critical taxpayer-funded elections in Pennsylvania

Election reformers are celebrating the adoption of primary elections in New Mexico that are open to the state's substantial independent voter population. But there is an even larger group of independents that could soon be granted access to these critical taxpayer-funded elections in Pennsylvania.

Will Pennsylvania's 1.4 Million Independent Voters Be Next to Gain Equal Voting Rights?

KOAT 7 in New Mexico featured an investigative report on the impact of open primaries now that&nbsp;Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed SB 16 into law, a bill that opens the state's primaries to more than 330,000 independent voters.

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KOAT 7 in New Mexico featured an investigative report on the impact of open primaries now that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed SB 16 into law, a bill that opens the state's primaries to more than 330,000 independent voters.

NM Lawmakers: Open Primaries Bill Is About Boosting Voter Participation

It may be hard to believe, but as of April 2025, there is still one election in the US from the last election cycle that has not been called:&nbsp;the 2024 North Carolina Supreme Court election between incumbent Democratic Justice Allison Riggs and Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin.

It may be hard to believe, but as of April 2025, there is still one election in the US from the last election cycle that has not been called: the 2024 North Carolina Supreme Court election between incumbent Democrat Justice Allison Riggs and Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin.

Believe It or Not, There Is Still a 2024 Election That Hasn't Been Called

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. — Facing the risk of defeat in a competitive Democratic primary, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on April 3 that he is withdrawing from the June 24 ra

Facing the risk of defeat in a competitive Democratic primary, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on April 3 that he is withdrawing from the June 24 ranked-choice contest and will instead collect signatures to run as an independent in the November 4 general election.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Declares Independent Bid for Re-Election to Skirt Ranked Choice Primary

SANTA FE, N.M. - As of Monday, New Mexico has officially moved away from closed partisan primaries and has adopted semi-open primaries that allow more than 330,000 independent voters to participate in critical taxpayer-funded elections after&nbsp;Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signe

As of Monday, New Mexico has officially moved away from closed partisan primaries and has adopted semi-open primaries that allow more than 330,000 independent voters to participate in critical taxpayer-funded elections after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed reform into law.

It's Official: New Mexico Has Opened Its Primaries to Independent Voters

A new bill in Congress was introduced to place limits on the president's authority to impose unilateral tariffs without congressional approval. President Trump has threatened to veto the bill, which will put him at odds with fellow Republicans.

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A new bill was introduced on April 4 that would place limits on the president's authority to impose unilateral tariffs without congressional approval. The Trade Review Act of 2025 has amassed bipartisan support, including 7 Republican who have signed on to the legislation.

Trump vs Congress: New Tariffs May Spark More Than a Trade War

The Nasdaq Composite has officially <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Business/stock-markets-slide-deeper-amid-trump-tariffs-fallout/story?id=120478035">entered bear market

The Nasdaq Composite has officially entered bear market territory—defined by a drop of 20% or more from its recent high—while the S&amp;P 500 is nearing the same threshold today. Last week U.S. stock markets shed $6.6 trillion in value over a two-day span, triggered by President Trump’s larger-than-expected tariff announcement and China’s vow to match the tariffs on all American-made goods.

Explaining San Diego's Measure E, Complicated California Propositions

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