The U.S. House of Representatives voted to fund cities and states as they first implement ranked choice voting, by passing an amendment to the Protecting Our Democracy Act that then passed the House. This is the first legislation specifically allocating money to expand RCV elections passed by either chamber of the U.S. Congress.
“Today’s vote marks an important milestone for ranked choice
voting, which has already been embraced in cities and states across
our Union,” said Rob Richie, President and CEO of
FairVote, a nonprofit organization that advocates for better
elections. “From Maine to
Alaska, ranked choice voting is the fastest-growing voting reform with
bipartisan support in the country. It is popular for a simple reason:
no matter your zip code, political leanings, or background, it gives
you greater choice and more voice on Election Day.”
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