Ranked-Choice Voting News

Thanks to Richard Winger of Ballot Access News for this post.

California - On November 19th, the City Council of Eureka Voted to Ask the City Attorney to Draft a Ballot Measure for Ranked-Choice Voting.

Maine - On November 18th, the Portland City Council put a Measure for Ranked-Choice Voting on the Ballot, for City Council and School Board.

Massachusetts:

- On November 5th, the Voters of Easthampton Passed a Ballot Measure to use Ranked-Choice Voting in Elections for City Office.

- On November 21st, an Initiative to use Ranked-Choice Voting for All Federal and State Office was Submitted. If it Receives enough Valid Signatures, 64,750 if an Amendment or 80,239 if a Statute, it will be on the November 2020 Ballot.

New York City - On November 5th, the Voters Approved using Ranked-Choice Voting in Primary and Special Elections, starting in 2021, for:

- Mayor

- Public Advocate

- Comptroller

- Borough President (5)

- City Council Members (51)

It Allows Voters to Rank up to Five Candidates, including a Write-In Candidate, in Order of Preference.










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