Ranked Choice Voting Act

The Ranked Choice Voting Act would require all states to use ranked choice voting for federal elections of Senators and Representatives, including primaries and general elections, beginning with elections held on or after January 1, 2027. Under this system, voters would rank candidates in order of preference, and ballots would be tabulated by eliminating the lowest-ranked candidate in each round until one candidate achieves majority support. The bill prohibits separate runoff elections and provides federal funds to help states implement the system, including for voter education and election system updates. It also establishes civil enforcement mechanisms, allowing lawsuits against states that fail to comply with the requirements.