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In the 2026 elections, 15 cities, counties, and states will use ranked choice voting ([link removed]) (RCV). In Alaska and Maine, RCV will be used in major U.S. House and Senate elections that could determine control of Congress. RCV will also be used to choose a governor, mayors, city councilors, and other officeholders across the country.
FairVote’s latest article previews major RCV elections in 2026 ([link removed]) – from Portland, OR to Portland, ME and everywhere in between.
See more of the latest election reform news below.
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Want to dive deeper into RCV in Alaska ([link removed]) ? We have you covered.
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FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter and Board Chair Danielle Allen wrote for the American Bar Association’s Human Rights Magazine about how proportional representation can restore democratic legitimacy in the United States ([link removed]) .
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In the video below, FairVote’s Rachel Hutchinson answers a commonly asked question about RCV: Does it benefit either major party?
Spoiler alert: No.
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Meredith Sumpter and FairVote Research Director Deb Otis wrote about “two-and-a-half party” democracy – a form of multi-party democracy ([link removed]) that could work within the United States’ political traditions.
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Next month, three cities will vote on adopting ranked choice voting – Honolulu; Irvine, CA; and Longmont, CO. Join a special webinar ([link removed]) this Thursday, October 8 with leaders from each campaign.
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Arlington, VA published a new video on how ranked choice voting improves the county’s elections. Watch it below.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham is making the case for proportional representation ([link removed]) in the United Kingdom. Like the United States, the UK currently uses a flawed, winner-take-all system for legislative elections.
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Have family or friends who are curious about ranked choice voting? They can try RCV on this page ([link removed]) , by ranking ice cream flavors.
Thank you for taking the time to read this email and support our work. Please reach out if you have more election reform news to share.
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Will Mantell
Director of Communications
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