Commentary: Ranked choice voting is a better way to make votes count – Chicago Tribune*

"In a crowded field, our current system rewards whoever can lock down a narrow slice of the electorate, not whoever can build a majority coalition. It pressures voters into defensive choices: Not who do you want, but who can win? Strategic voting was a defining feature of the 9th Congressional District race."
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Deb
4 months ago

Is this a better way for Democrats to cheat? Seems like the only logical answer. Multiple candidates split the vote, so Dems can’t get their anointed candidate in.

David F
4 months ago

The tune on the story is going to change quick when they only have Republicans on the ballet for Governor in California. See folks what happens when you .. with the. unknown.

Lana
4 months ago

One and done!
I don’t want to have to vote numerous times! ranked choice is BS.

Brian Jones
4 months ago

All for it.

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