THIS YEAR'S CITY OF FARGO ELECTION is going to be just a little different than before because it’s the first time we'll get to use a better system to elect our commissioners.

Now, it's like giving a thumbs up or a thumbs down to each of the candidates instead of just one or two.

Because of this, approval voting is flexible:

Like several candidates? Approve them all. Only like one candidate? Approve just that one. Only know who you don't want? Approve everyone else. Worried your favorite doesn’t have a chance? Approve your favorite plus a few more you like.

In the end, the candidates with the most votes will win, just like they always have.

It’s that simple.