Ranked-choice is the wrong choice

Vote no on 2

Oct. 9, 2020

Dear Friend,

An out-of-state money blitz courtesy of rich and power-hungry donors is currently hard at work trying to cajole Massachusetts voters into supporting efforts to implement “ranked-choice voting,” a confusing and destructive system completely at odds with our democracy.

It’s time we fought back.

Ranked-choice voting, an electoral system in which voters rank candidates according to preference, is on the ballot in November. If the measure succeeds, a candidate in Massachusetts who fails to secure enough votes to declare a fair-and-square win can still emerge victorious. Even Democrats like former California Gov. Jerry Brown have voiced concerns, pointing out that the practice “deprives voters of genuinely informed choice.”

You can help defeat this disastrous proposal. You can be part of an awareness campaign. We are about to begin distributing “No on 2” yard signs statewide, and by submitting your information, we can ensure that you receive a sign.

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Ranked-choice means no choice. The proposal seeks to permanently end our tried-and-true system of “one person, one vote.” The proposal seeks to turn losers into winners, and unnecessarily complicate our electoral process.

Join me in making sure voters know the truth about this disastrous proposal.

Yours,

Jim Lyons

Chairman, Massachusetts Republican Party

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