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Proponents say ranked-choice voting would expand choices and reduce negative campaigning; some officials urge caution
Government Administration and Elections Committee · March 5, 2026
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Supporters including FairVote, a governor's working group and several municipal advocates backed SB 386 to give towns and parties the option to use ranked-choice voting; opponents warned it could complicate ballots and slow results if not implemented carefully.
Proponents of SB 386 told the committee ranked-choice voting (RCV) would give voters more options, promote majority support for winners and reduce negative campaigning. Rachel Hutchinson of FairVote Action said RCV is widely used in U.S. cities and tends to increase voter satisfaction and the election of women and…
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