Ranked Choice Voting is simple

Published on March 21, 2023

I’m a little insulted by politicians who claim that I would be confused by ranked-choice voting. And if there is a position for which I think only one candidate deserves my vote, I’m no worse off if other voters make multiple choices. I have a little more sympathy for local election officials who will have to prepare for RCV. The legislation should provide adequate funding to develop and implement a standard procedure, training and educational materials for voters.

Timothy Bardell, St. Louis Park

Originally published in the Star Tribune
Published on March 19, 2023

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