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Senate committee backs bill to ban ranked‑choice voting after heated divided testimony
Summary
Senate Bill 12, to explicitly ban ranked‑choice voting in all state, federal and local elections, drew sharply split testimony from advocates, elections officials and reform groups; the committee voted 7–2 to advance the bill and members signaled ongoing debate ahead of floor consideration.
Senate Bill 12, carried by Senator Dorio, would bar ranked‑choice voting (RCV) across state, federal and local elections in Indiana. The bill’s sponsors said the measure prevents voter confusion, avoids ballot exhaustion and protects the statutory principle of "one person, one vote." "This prohibition will stop that from happening," an author told the committee, citing recent state bans elsewhere.
Supporters such as Matt Bell of the Foundation for Government Accountability Action and Jason Snead of the Honest Elections…
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