At a time when political divisions run deep, ranked choice voting offers a solution to help advance candidates who are supported by a majority of voters. The primary process sets the tone for elections in America, and when candidates on the extreme-right and extreme-left prevail, more moderate voters can feel like no choice represents their perspective, leaving them to select from the “lesser of two evils.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In RCV, candidates must appeal not only to their base, but more broadly to the electorate to secure a victory. In some cases, this means more moderate candidates who represent a greater percentage of voters will emerge the majority winner. Moreover, in RCV elections, campaigns are more likely to be issue-driven, rather than hinged on personal attacks and mudslinging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With temperatures at a boiling point politically, RCV offers voters more choice, prevents “spoiler candidates,” and guarantees that officeholders are truly elected by a majority of voters. With voters satisfied that winning candidates have a majority of public support, elected officials can govern more effectively and better represent their constituencies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n