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68,000 “zombie votes” decide Wisconsin governor primary
On Tuesday, Wisconsin voters went to the polls in an extraordinary primary for governor. On the Democratic side, the leading candidates – David Crowley and Francesca Hong – were separated by about 4,000 votes. Meanwhile, 165,000 votes went to other candidates – including 68,000 votes for candidates who were no longer in the race.
Ranked choice voting would prevent wasted votes in Wisconsin governor primary
Tens of thousands of Wisconsin voters are at risk of having no say in the state’s Democratic primary for governor on August 11. Three candidates – Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, and former Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation CEO Missy Hughes – dropped out of the race after ballots had been printed and early voting had begun. A fourth candidate – David Crowley – reentered the race after previously suspending his campaign.
Honolulu will vote on ranked choice voting in November
On July 20, the Honolulu Charter Review Commission voted 10-3 to refer a ranked choice voting (RCV) measure to the November ballot. If the measure passes, RCV would be used to elect Honolulu’s mayor, City Council, and prosecuting attorney beginning in 2032. RCV would improve elections in Hawaii’s capital and largest city – home to nearly 70% of the state’s population. The most populous cities in six other states ranked choice voting in their elections.
Longmont, CO set to vote on ranked choice voting in November
On July 14, the Longmont, CO City Council voted 6-1 to put a ranked choice voting (RCV) measure on the November 2026 ballot. If the measure passes, RCV will be used in Longmont elections for mayor and City Council beginning in 2029. Longmont is home to over 100,000 residents, and has been one of the in the country in recent years. With Longmont’s current “choose-one” voting system, candidates can win crowded elections without a majority of the vote.
Irvine, CA will vote on ranked choice voting in November
On July 14, the Irvine, CA City Council voted to put a ranked choice voting (RCV) measure on the November 2026 ballot. If the measure passes, Irvine will use ranked choice voting to elect its mayor and city council members as early as 2028. Irvine is home to over 300,000 residents, making it the second-most populous city in Orange County and among the 100 most populous cities in the nation.
Results from the first ranked choice voting election in Washington, DC
This article was originally posted on June 21, and was updated on July 7 to reflect the final results release for the Washington, DC election. On June 16, Washington, DC voters used ranked choice voting (RCV) for the first time. With RCV, District elections now deliver majority winners, and voters have a greater voice in crowded races. Approximately 141,000 people voted in the Democratic mayoral primary – the highest turnout since 1994.
Preliminary results from the first ranked choice voting election in Washington, DC
On June 16, Washington, DC voters used ranked choice voting (RCV) for the first time. Today, the DC Board of Elections released preliminary round-by-round RCV tallies for each race. DC allows mail ballots to arrive up to 10 days after Election Day, and the Board of Elections will release updated RCV results as ballots continue to arrive. With RCV, District elections will see majority winners, and voters will have a greater voice in crowded races.
What to know as Washington, DC uses ranked choice voting for the first time
Tomorrow, June 16, Washington, DC will use ranked choice voting (RCV) for the first time. The District has several competitive primaries – including for mayor, U.S. House, and District Council – and RCV will ensure that the winners in every race have majority support. Voters can cast their ballots honestly, without worrying about which candidates are most likely to win. Read on for updates from the Washington, DC primary – including the work DC has done to educate voters about ranked choice voting.
New Jersey primary won with under 30% of the vote
New Jersey held its congressional primary elections on June 2, and the winners of several crowded races did not secure a majority of the vote. In the 12th Congressional District, for instance, the Democratic nominee had support from just 28% of primary voters – and is now all but guaranteed to win the general election for this safe blue seat. The problem is New Jersey’s choose-one election method, in which more choice can lead to less representative outcomes.
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