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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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[–] makyo@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

We gotta figure out how to get out of the nasty self-reinforcing cycle we're in. Yeah, we absolutely need ranked choice or some other fair voting system, but is that likely with the amount of money that goes into elections these days? But can we get money out with the politicians we have right now?

The usual avenues seem useless - we need to find another way to enforce change.

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

That was exactly my thought when OP said to "push for" legislation. How exactly? If "representatives" only listen to money and votes, and the people have no money, then the only way to push is to vote differently.