By Cecily Hines and Miles Rapoport

Nationwide, there is increasing discussion about the advantages of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). Particularly in this historic period of polarization and discord, RCV is gaining momentum because it offers more choices on the political spectrum, it encourages candidates to appeal to a broader base of voters, discouraging extreme positions and language, and most importantly guarantees a winner who has received a majority of votes. In Maine and in cities across Minnesota, RCV has expanded dramatically.

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