Ranked Choice Voting Act

# Ranked Choice Voting Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Ranked Choice Voting Act would change how voters select candidates in federal elections for the House of Representatives, Senate, and President. Instead of voting for one candidate, voters would rank candidates in order of preference (1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice, etc.). If no candidate wins a majority of first-place votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated and their votes are redistributed based on voters' second-choice preferences. This process continues until one candidate reaches 50% of the votes. The bill would apply to all federal general elections nationwide. **Who It Affects and Key Impact** This would affect all U.S.

voters in federal elections, as well as election administrators who would need to implement new voting systems and counting procedures. Supporters argue it could reduce the influence of extreme candidates, prevent "spoiler" effects from third-party candidates, and increase voter choice. Opponents raise concerns about implementation costs, voter confusion, and whether current voting equipment can handle the change. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full floor vote. As of now, it remains in the early stages of the legislative process.