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Federal Elections Reform: Mandatory Ranked Choice Voting for Congress.

This Act mandates the use of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for all elections for U.S. Senators and Representatives, starting in 2027. Citizens will rank candidates by preference, ensuring that winners achieve broader support and eliminating the need for separate runoff elections. States will receive federal funding to implement the necessary system changes and voter education programs.
Key points
Voters will rank candidates for Congress in order of preference (Ranked Choice Voting) instead of choosing only one candidate.
The new system eliminates separate runoff elections for federal offices, simplifying the election calendar.
States will receive federal payments ($4 to $8 per registered voter) to update voting equipment, software, and train election officials.
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Print number: 118_S_5048
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Process start date: 2024-09-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ranked Choice Voting Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5048.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Voters will rank candidates for Congress in order of preference (Ranked Choice Voting) instead of choosing only one candidate.
  • The new system eliminates separate runoff elections for federal offices, simplifying the election calendar.
  • States will receive federal payments ($4 to $8 per registered voter) to update voting equipment, software, and train election officials.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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