In a ranked choice election, you don't just vote for one candidate. You get to rank all the candidates in the order that you like them. It's a small change to ballots that makes a big difference for democracy.
ranked choice ballots cast in Virginia last year
US cities and counties use ranked choice in local elections
The bill's technical provisions will advance, but local authority to conduct RCV elections will remain unchanged.
The bill expands authority for cities, counties, and towns to use RCV in elections for mayor, school board, and all local offices.
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