Ranked choice voting (RCV) has been in the news. In addition to New York City, a number of other states and jurisdictions are exploring RCV as a means to diversify candidate pools, create more representative government, reduce polarization, and restore voters' confidence in elected institutions. While RCV is not a one-size-fits-all solution for our democracy's challenges, its popularity amongst policymakers, and the unorthodox coalitions of support and opposition, warrant a closer look.
The Millennial Action Project has been providing state and federal legislators with resources on ranked choice voting for years, most recently convening a group of policymakers both in support and opposition of RCV to explore the nuances, benefits, and potential downsides of the voting system. In addition, below you will find a curated list of state legislative action from 2021 sessions to provide an understanding of how RCV is being considered around the country, as well as a short blog post on why state legislators might want to consider RCV in their state.
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