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Better Elections Are Possible
We believe it will reduce negative campaigning (...) because candidates will need to appeal to a broader range of voters for first- and second-choice rankings to build a majority of support.
Ranked-choice voting also helps create a richer and, hopefully, more civil dialogue on the issues and increases the diversity of views available for voters to consider by allowing candidates from outside the two major parties to compete.
—League of Women Voters of Maine
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Ranked Choice Voting
The Problem
When voters feel like they have to choose between the lesser-of-two-evils, that's not real choice.
Our Solution
Ranked choice voting gives every voter a meaningful vote.
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FairVote's brief and timely commentary on the latest news.
Crowded Field Could Lead to Severe Vote Splitting in Louisiana Senate Race
by Ben Fogarty
With twenty-four candidates running, the race to replace outgoing Louisiana senator David Vitter is one of the most hotly contested elections this year. While competition is emblematic of a healthy democracy, Louisiana’s current electoral system has a serious malady that leave voters in a tough situation during highly competitive races like this one.
Read MoreCalifornia Bill to Expand Options for Local Elections Goes to Governor Brown
by Grace Ramsey
Senate Bill 1288, sponsored by Senator Mark Leno, which enables all of the state’s general law jurisdictions to use fairer voting methods, including ranked choice voting, passed the state assembly last Thursday 46-26. The bill passed the State Senate back in May and is now headed to the desk of Governor Jerry Brown.
Read MoreMetroGreater Contest Uses RCV to Improve the DC Metro
by Ben Fogarty
Greater Greater Washington and the Coalition for Smarter Growth are currently using ranked choice voting to determine the winner of their MetroGreater contest. This contest invited the public to submit small, low-cost ideas for improving riders’ experiences on the Washington DC Metro system.
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