Does Ranked Choice Voting Help or Hurt?

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Ranked choice voting, also known as instant runoff voting, is a voting method where voters select several candidates in the order of preference on a single ballot. Ranked choice voting has been used by certain states, cities, and political party primaries. Recently, a series of jurisdictions have implemented bans on ranked choice voting. A panel of experts, which includes an attorney, economist, and political scientist, will analyze ranked choice voting and present a diversity of perspectives on whether ranked choice voting should be implemented in American elections.

 

Featuring:

  • Lisa L. Dixon, Executive Director, Center for Election Confidence
  • Dr. Martha Kropf, Professor, Political Science and Public Administration, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • Walter K. Olson, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute
  • (Moderator) Maya Noronha, Civil Rights Attorney

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