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Ban on Ranked Choice Voting in District of Columbia Elections.

This bill introduces a federal prohibition on the use of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for all elections and referendums held within the District of Columbia. This means D.C. residents must vote for a single candidate rather than ranking them by preference. The change directly impacts the method used to determine winners in local and federal elections in D.C.
Key points
The District of Columbia (D.C.) is prohibited from using the Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) system in its elections.
The ban applies to all D.C. elections, including federal and local offices, as well as ballot initiatives and referendums.
D.C. residents will use traditional voting methods, selecting one candidate instead of ranking multiple choices.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4493
Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Process start date: 2023-07-06