Ranked Choice Voting Act

The Ranked Choice Voting Act would require all states to use ranked choice voting in primary and general elections for U.S. Senate and House seats. Under this system, voters would rank candidates in order of preference rather than selecting just one. If a candidate receives more than half the votes on the first count, they win. If not, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and those votes are redistributed based on voters' next preferences, continuing until a candidate wins a majority.

The bill would authorize federal funding to help states implement this change, including updating election equipment and educating voters about the new system. The legislation applies to congressional elections only and does not affect how states conduct elections for state or local offices. Currently, the bill is under consideration in the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.