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RCV makes better elections possible — and a stronger democracy.

The city council voted 4-3 to draft an ordinance, citing benefits like reducing negative campaigning.

One candidate described the arrangement as a “synergy” between their campaigns.

Virginia is the first state to pass pro-RCV legislation into law in 2026.

The city overwhelming voted to implement semi-open primaries, yet the party keeps resisting.

The Buffalo Charter Revision Commission passed a resolution to explore open primaries, ranked choice voting (RCV), and expanded ballot access.

A local petition drive aims to bring ranked-choice voting to Sacramento; signature gathering is underway.

Ranked choice voting encourages candidates to make a positive pitch to voters, even seeking to appeal to their opponents’ supporters.

Steve Winter & Alden Okoh-Aduako seek to give New Haven voters more ballot options, as they advocate for passage of “enabling” state bill.

The charter commission is examining a possible move of its timetable to get voting reforms on the ballot this fall.