With the growing demand for more choices, there may well be a stronger and more experienced candidate next time who bucks the spoiler problem and runs.
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Alaska and Maine already use RCV for their presidential elections. Pennsylvania should follow suit.
The council is backing a proposed New Jersey law that would allow towns to offer ranked choice voting in local elections.
Raskin, Beyer, Welch Bill Would Bring Ranked Choice Voting to Congressional Elections Across America
The legislation would require ranked choice voting in all congressional primary and general elections starting in 2028.
If the state bill passes, Princeton voters may see a local ranked choice voting referendum on ballots in November.
Charlottesville City Council approved the use of ranked choice voting for its June 2025 council primary.
If passed by voters, a greater portion of the electorate will have a meaningful voice in taxpayer-funded elections.
Candidates from all parties run would against each other, followed by a ranked choice voting general election.