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Now, as voters head to the polls on primary day in the Pine Tree State, RCV has become so accepted that candidates from both parties are openly encouraging voters to rank their rivals.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

“The fact that I was a bad boyfriend a decade ago, that’s something I’ve talked about openly at length for quite some time in multiple places,” he told Hayes on Thursday.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

"Some of these devices are being marketed openly on the internet specifically as aids to cheating," Sir Ian said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“We need more voices like Wiener in Washington. Not only would he expand the number of openly LGBTQ+ members of Congress, he has a record of impact and delivering for his constituents,” Robinson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

It was Farmer’s style not to openly argue with authority, but he usually found ways to get what he wanted.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French