Ranked Choice Voting Act

# Ranked Choice Voting Act Summary **What It Would Do** This bill would change how Americans vote in federal elections by implementing ranked choice voting (RCV) for House, Senate, and presidential races. Instead of selecting one candidate, voters would rank candidates by preference (1st choice, 2nd choice, etc.). If no candidate wins a majority on the first count, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated and those votes are redistributed based on voters' next preferences—a process that repeats until someone has a majority. **Who It Affects** This legislation would impact all federal elections nationwide, affecting voters, political parties, and election administrators.

It would particularly change how elections work in competitive districts where multiple candidates from the same party might run. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not advanced to a full vote in the Senate. As with many proposed voting reforms, it would likely face debate over whether RCV improves representation and voter choice or creates complexity in the voting process. The bill remains early in the legislative process with no clear timeline for further action.