Ranked-choice voting (RCV) is an electoral system where voters rank candidates in order of preference, rather than choosing only one. If no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest first-choice votes is eliminated. The votes cast for that eliminated candidate are then redistributed to the voters' next highest-ranked choice. This process continues until a candidate secures a majority, ensuring that the winner has broad support and reflecting a more nuanced expression of voter preferences. Advocates argue RCV promotes more civil campaigns, reduces negative campaigning, and helps elect candidates with wider appeal.
