An Act authorizing ranked choice voting in the town of Brookline
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow the town of Brookline, Massachusetts, to use ranked choice voting for its local elections. Ranked choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, and if no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed to the voters’ second choice. This process continues until a candidate receives a majority.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the town of Brookline to implement ranked choice voting.
- Allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference.
- Establishes a process for redistributing votes if no candidate receives a majority.
- Continues the voting process until a candidate secures a majority of votes.
- Applies to local elections within Brookline.
Who is affected
- Residents of Brookline
- Brookline Town Election Officials
- Political candidates in Brookline
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