Ranked choice voting is on track for unprecedented expansion in 2024. At least
two states will vote on adopting it statewide. Donate Today Dear John,

Ranked choice voting(RCV) is on track for unprecedented expansion in 2024. At
least two states will vote on adopting RCV statewide, and it is being considered
in numerous state legislatures. RCV will also help us choose our next president.

Every year, we celebrate Ranked Choice Voting Day on January 23, because ranking
our ballots is as easy as 1-2-3! This Ranked Choice Voting Day, we’re taking a
look at the biggest year yet for RCV. Read on to learn about:

* RCV ballot measures
* RCV in the presidential election
* Major RCV elections
* RCV in state legislatures
* How you can get involved

RCV on the ballot

This November, at least two states (Oregon and Nevada) will vote on adopting RCV
statewide – and several more could join them, including Colorado, Idaho, and
Montana.

There are also campaigns underway to bring RCV to some of America’s largest
cities, including Washington, DC! RCV is already used in the largest cities in
seven states, and those uses have built momentum for even more wins elsewhere!

We also expect ballot measures or city-council adoptions of RCV in more cities
than ever before. Leaders in about 30 cities have signaled intent to pursue RCV
in 2024, and though some efforts will likely be postponed, we expect an exciting
year for local expansion of RCV. If enough states and cities approve RCV ballot
measures, the number of Americans using RCV could more than double!

RCV helping pick the president

Ranked choice voting for presidential elections is no longer just a theory.
Alaska and Maine are both using RCV in their presidential general elections,
giving voters the freedom to vote their conscience without fear of “playing
spoiler.” In non-RCV states, voters will face pressure from friends and family
to pick the “lesser of two evils” instead of their favorite candidate.

Even more places are usingRCV in presidential primaries, starting with the
third-in-the-nation Virgin Islands Republican caucus on February 8. While this
year’s primaries are looking less competitive than past cycles, RCV will still
prevent “zombie votes” – which occur when candidates drop out after some voters
have already voted early, or when voters vote for a candidate they don’t know
has dropped out.

With RCV, if your favorite candidate withdraws, your vote simply counts for a
backup choice!

RCV in action

Alaska and Maine will use RCV statewide in 2024, including for the presidential
election, U.S. House seats in both states, and a U.S. Senate seat in Maine.

A dozen cities will use RCV, including a groundbreaking first-time use of
proportional RCV in Portland, OR. Portland’s election will demonstrate the value
of this gold-standard reform on a major scale, giving voters from all
backgrounds and all parts of the city a voice on the city council.

RCV becoming law

Twice as many pro-RCV bills were introduced in state legislatures in 2023 than
in 2022, and we expect this rapid growth to continue!

In Congress, the Fair Representation Act is on track for reintroduction in 2024.
The Fair Representation Act would use multi-member districts with ranked choice
voting to elect the House of Representatives, ensuring nearly every American can
elect someone they support to Congress! The act would also break the power of
gerrymandering and give voters better choices, no matter where they live.

How you can help

With so many ranked choice voting ballot measures, bills, and elections in 2024,
the RCV movement needs all hands on deck to make this year a success! This RCV
Day, there are rallies, parties, trainings, and more happening around the
nation.

Find one near you from our friends atRank the Vote(or if you can’t get involved
today, reach out to your state or local group – there’s lots of work to do this
year)!

Sincerely,
Brian Cannon
FairVote Action Advocacy Director

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