Colorado Voters to Decide on Ranked-Choice Voting
What is Ranked-Choice Voting?
Ranked-choice voting is an electoral system in which voters rank candidates in order of preference, rather than simply choosing one.
How it Works?
If no candidate receives a majority of first-place votes, the candidate with the fewest first-place votes is eliminated.
The ballots of people who ranked the eliminated candidate first are then redistributed to their second-place choices.
This process continues until one candidate receives a majority of the votes.
Benefits of Ranked-Choice Voting
- Reduces the likelihood of spoiler candidates.
- Forces candidates to appeal to a broader range of voters.
- Produces more representative results.
- Can increase voter turnout.
Concerns about Ranked-Choice Voting
- Can be more complex for voters to understand.
- May lead to less decisive outcomes.
- Could potentially favor candidates who are more popular but less qualified.
Colorado's Proposed Amendment
Colorado's Amendment E would establish ranked-choice voting for all state and federal elections, starting in 2024.
The amendment requires a majority vote for passage.
Polling and Predictions
Recent polls show that Amendment E is narrowly favored by Colorado voters.
However, the race is still considered to be close.
Important Resources: FairVote: Ranked-Choice Voting Brennan Center for Justice: Ranked-Choice Voting Primer The New York Times: Colorado Voters to Decide on Ranked-Choice Voting
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