Does Ranked Choice Voting Help or Hurt?

23/05/2024 1h 0min
Does Ranked Choice Voting Help or Hurt?

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Ranked choice voting, also known as instant runoff voting, is a voting method where voters select several candidates in the order of preference on a single ballot. Ranked choice voting has been used by certain states, cities, and political party primaries. Recently, a series of jurisdictions have implemented bans on ranked choice voting. A panel of experts, which includes an attorney, economist, and political scientist, will analyze ranked choice voting and present a diversity of perspectives on whether ranked choice voting should be implemented in American elections. Featuring: Lisa L. Dixon, Executive Director, Center for Election Confidence Dr. Martha Kropf, Professor, Political Science and Public Administration, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Walter K. Olson, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute (Moderator) Maya Noronha, Civil Rights Attorney