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Ranked-choice voting concept cleared for drafting after roll-call; opponents say it risks disenfranchising voters
Government Administration and Elections Committee · February 20, 2026
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Summary
After debate and a roll-call, the committee agreed to raise a bill allowing municipalities the option to use ranked-choice voting; opponents argued the system disenfranchises voters and said they would vote no on principle.
The Government Administration and Elections Committee moved to raise a concept bill that would let municipalities use ranked-choice voting for chief elected officials, and the motion was decided by recorded roll call.
The motion to raise Item 6 was made by Senator Honig and seconded by Representative…
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