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House approves instant-runoff style change for primary ballots in close vote

Utah House of Representatives · February 17, 2023

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Summary

The House passed substitute HB205 (contingent voting/instant runoff for primaries with more than two candidates) 38-36. Sponsors said the change ensures primary nominees have majority support without the cost of separate runoffs; critics said the voting method is materially similar to ranked-choice ballots and raised procedural questions.

The Utah House narrowly approved substitute House Bill 205 on Feb. 17, 2023, implementing a contingent voting process intended to simulate a runoff when primary contests include more than two candidates.

Representative Tesher, sponsor of the substitute, described the system as a way to secure majority winners without a…

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