H4713
An Act relative to ranked choice voting in the town of Concord
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to implement ranked choice voting (RCV) in the town of Concord. RCV 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’ next choice. This process continues until a candidate secures a majority, aiming to provide voters with more choice and potentially reduce negative campaigning. The bill was approved by the town of Concord and subsequently by the Senate.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the town of Concord to utilize ranked choice voting.
- Allows voters to rank candidates on the ballot.
- Specifies the process for determining a winner under ranked choice voting.
- Requires the town to provide voter education materials on RCV.
- Establishes procedures for administering elections using RCV.
Who is affected
- Voters in Concord, MA
- Local election officials in Concord, MA
- Candidates running in Concord, MA
Notable changes
- Introduces a new voting method (ranked choice voting) to Concord.
- May alter the outcome of elections compared to traditional plurality voting.
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Primary sponsor
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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Bill H.4713 194th (Current)
An Act relative to ranked choice voting in the town of Concord
By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4713) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Simon Cataldo and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) relative to ranked choice voting in the town of Concord. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Carmine Lawrence Gentile , Simon Cataldo City/Town: Concord (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4713
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/5/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/2/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27) |
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