What is RCV?

Ranked-choice voting helps communities make sure every voice is heard. Instead of choosing just one candidate, you can rank them in the order you prefer. That means you can support multiple candidates who align with your values—not just one. If your first choice doesn’t have enough support, your vote counts for your next choice.

The result? Leaders are chosen with broad community backing, campaigns are more positive, and trust between voters and local officials grows stronger.

Albuquerque, USA- October 15, 2012: A silhouetted hand holds a sticker to the sky proclaiming "I voted." With the arrival of the 2012 Presidential Election in the United States, prognosticators expect a large turnout for what is turning out to be a contentious election as the United States works to recover from years of economic turmoil and wavering international status.

Voters Like RCV

RCV is the fastest-growing nonpartisan reform in the U.S. When voters try it, they say it’s simple—and they want to keep using it.
Improves Representation

More women and people of color run and win under RCV, leading to governments that look more like the communities they serve.
Empowers Voters

RCV gives you more say. Vote for who you truly want, then rank backups. Your voice counts every step of the way.
The Right Incentives

RCV rewards politicians who reach across communities, creating more civil, issue-focused campaigns that prioritize solutions.