A proposal to allow ranked choice voting for Montgomery, County, MD local elections won unanimous support from the county's delegation

If approved, New York City would become the largest U.S. city to use ranked choice voting for local elections

I may be a tenderfoot to the world of electoral reform, but like most FairVoters, I’m already exceptionally well-versed on the positive impacts of ranked choice voting (RCV). It provides more choices for voters, reduces mud-slinging among candidates, mitigates the impact of money on politics, and overall creates a more fair and functional democracy. I can recite these benefits backwards, forwards, and in a variety of fun accents, as is expected of all FairVote staffers.

This might be the best year in half a century for election reform.

A group of Univ. of Michigan students challenged establishment politics and won, until they didn't.

A state constitution technicality is preventing voters from using RCV to elect a governor this fall.

Politicians shouldn't be allowed to select their voters. Congress can make elections fair for everyone.

RCV creates new potential for a diverse range of candidates to see successes up and down the ballot.

Hewlett Foundation's Kelly Born writes that Maine shows critical reform can be achieved at the state level.

Press hits include MSNBC, CNN, Washington Post, Boston Globe and The Economist.