 In Oregon's brand new Sixth Congressional District, primary winners in both parties were elected with less than half the vote, because voters could only choose one in a crowded primary. Democrats split their votes nine ways, putting Andrea Salinas in first, with less than 37%. Republicans split seven ways, with Mike Erickson eking out a win, with less than 35%. I'm not trying to comment on the merits of the candidates themselves, but rather trying to point out that these low numbers simply aren't mandates to lead from either party, and Americans deserve better. Instead, we could elect broadly supported consensus candidates if political parties simply switch to pick all you like voting, instead of forcing voters to choose one. And there's all sorts of other effects too, like reduced partisanship. If we want to solve the problems in this country, we're going to have to come together on solutions and candidates that a majority of Americans approve of. And that's what pick all you like voting does. It brings the electorate together to decide what we can agree on to determine the best way forward.