Electoral Reform: Ranked Choice Voting, Multi-Member Districts, and Nonpartisan Redistricting
This Act introduces fundamental changes to how Congressional elections are conducted, aiming to increase representation and reduce partisan manipulation of district lines (gerrymandering). Citizens will use ranked choice voting, allowing them to rank candidates by preference instead of choosing only one. Furthermore, most states will establish multi-member districts, potentially giving smaller political groups a better chance to elect their preferred representatives. Strict, nonpartisan criteria for drawing district maps are also mandated to prevent biased divisions.
Key points
Elections for Senator and Representative will use Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), where voters rank candidates in order of preference.
States with six or more Representatives must establish multi-member districts (3 to 5 Representatives per district); smaller states will elect Representatives statewide (at large).
Bans partisan gerrymandering by mandating strict, nonpartisan criteria for congressional redistricting, prioritizing population equality and compliance with the Voting Rights Act.
Prohibits mid-decade redistricting unless required by a court to ensure compliance with the Constitution or federal law.
States will receive federal payments (between $4 and $8 per registered voter) to implement RCV, covering costs like equipment updates and voter education.
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