VICTORY FOR RCV!
Ranked Choice Voting has been a huge success in Bloomington
By passing Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in 2020, Bloomington voters got rid of expensive city primaries where only 5-10% of voters participated, and combined two rounds of voting into a single “instant runoff” election in November, when turnout is higher and more representative of our community.
Bloomington’s first two RCV elections held in 2021 and 2023 were very successful:
✔️ Voters had more candidate choices on their November ballot;
✔️ Voter turnout increased compared to similar elections;
✔️ Taxpayers saved $100,000 each election cycle by not holding a low-turnout summer primary.
“Ranked choice voting pushes candidates to speak to all voters and helps ensure that all voices are heard. It makes our democracy stronger. That’s why I’ve been a proud supporter of ranked choice voting for many years.”
“Ranked choice voting gives communities and ideas that are normally ignored a fighting chance. Our democracy is healthier when all communities are at the table, and that’s why I support RCV.”
Just four years ago, Bloomington voters approved Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) which made our local elections more representative, inclusive and efficient.
Now, democracy activists have defeated an attempt by RCV opponents to roll it all back. Bloomington voters voted NO because we prefer having greater choice, voice and power in our elections.
Laura Calbone & Marcia Wattson
Bloomington residents & democracy advocates