June 19, 2021
This Huffington Post article by Sara Boboltz cites RepresentWomen's 2020 Ranked Choice Voting Report. Read an excerpt below.
When used in general elections, ranked-choice can boost prospects for third-party candidates operating outside the two-party establishment, and, its proponents argue, cut down on polarization. One study showed that a ranked-choice system can discourage negative campaigning.
Even when used within one party during its primaries, proponents say, the system gives a more honest picture of voter preference and gauges support for new ideas.
It can also give candidates from underrepresented demographics a better shot at winning. Data compiled by FairVote and RepresentWomen, another group that advocates for ranked-choice voting to be adopted, shows that the system often gives a boost to candidates of color and women candidates, promoting more diverse representation matching the makeup of the United States.
Read the complete article here.