One Vote One Choice Act

# One Vote One Choice Act - Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would ban states from using ranked-choice voting in federal elections (elections for U.S. House, Senate, and President). Ranked-choice voting is a ballot system where voters rank candidates by preference—for example, marking their first choice, second choice, and third choice. If no candidate wins a majority, votes are recounted, eliminating the lowest-ranking candidate and redistributing their votes based on voters' next preferences. The bill would prevent states from implementing this voting method for federal races. **Who it affects:** This would directly impact voters in states that use or are considering ranked-choice voting for federal elections.

Currently, a few states and municipalities use this system. The bill would also affect election administrators and anyone advocating for expanded voting options. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet moved to a full vote in the House. It was sponsored by Rep. Michael Lawler (R-NY). No additional action has been taken at this time.