Episode 516: Oklahoma Becomes the 7th State to Ban Ranked Choice Voting, While Pro-Voter States Consider Its Adoption
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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for May 7, 2024
Oklahoma Becomes the 7th State to Ban Ranked Choice Voting, While Pro-Voter States Consider Its Adoption
After a 2023 resolution by the Republican National Committee, GOP state legislators have pushed legislation to ban ranked choice voting. April 29th, Oklahoma became the seventh state to ban RCV. But other states are considering its adoption.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Oklahoma Voice - Republican senator files bill to ban ranked choice voting in Oklahoma
BallotPedia - Oklahoma bans ranked-choice voting, joins six other states in prohibition
FairVote - 2024 ballot measures
BallotPedia - Ranked Choice Voting
PBS - (2023) Ranked-choice voting coming to more statewide ballots in 2024
Associated Press - Georgia senators move to ban expansion of ranked-choice voting method in the state
State of Illinois - Ranked-Choice and Voting Systems Task Force
Represent.Us - Explainer on How Ranked Choice Voting Works
Groups Taking Action:
Rank the Vote Oklahoma, FairVote, Represent.Us
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