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We should be pushing for legislation for Ranked Choice Voting (lemmynsfw.com)

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Ranked choice voting (RCV) — also known as instant runoff voting (IRV) — makes our elections better by allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference.

RCV is straightforward: Voters have the option to rank candidates in order of preference: first, second, third and so forth. If your first choice doesn’t have a chance to win, your ballot counts for your next choice.

RCV works in all types of elections and supports more representative outcomes. RCV means better choices, better campaigns, and better representation.

Originally Posted By u/Albany50501 At 2025-04-22 02:51:32 PM | Source

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Ranked choice also opens up for people voting for the "safe" choice while still expressing discontent by ranking another much less viable option representing their real preference. This also generates a strong signal of how strong support alternative candidates have, giving them a significant advantage in determining when it's worth campaigning