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Irmo council backs resolution asking state to allow ranked-choice voting; debate exposes mixed views
Summary
The Town of Irmo Council voted 4-1 to approve Resolution 25-04 urging the South Carolina Legislature to permit instant runoff (ranked-choice) voting as an option for municipal elections after a lengthy public comment period and council debate.
The Town of Irmo Council voted to approve Resolution 25-04 on Feb. 25, expressing the town’s support for giving municipalities the option to use instant runoff (ranked-choice) voting in local elections.
Supporters said the measure simply asks the state Legislature to permit ranked ballots for towns, while opponents warned the change could confuse voters and increase costs. The resolution passed on a roll-call vote: Mr. Pinto — yes; Ms. Coleman — no; Dr. Waldman — yes; Mr. Sickinger — yes; Mayor William O. Danielson — yes.
Advocates framed the resolution as a request for local control rather than an immediate change to Irmo’s voting procedures. Nicole Sanchez, president of Better…
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