State Rep. Kam Buckner: Ranked choice voting would benefit Illinois voters, candidates – Chicago Sun-Times

"...(R)anked choice voting, according to the nonpartisan group FairVote, reduces the penalty for candidates of the same race or ethnicity to run against each other in a race. Studies show that RCV has benefited Blacks, Latinos and women, whether candidates or voters. In fact, instead of dividing community support, Black candidates who run against other Black candidates in ranked choice elections are more likely to win. Voters of color also benefit because they can support like-minded candidates without the concern that their votes will take away from their second or third choice and help elect the candidate they like least."