Ranked-Choice Voting Rejected in Statewide Ballots
Alongside high-profile races last week, voters in several states also decided on ballot measures, including ranked-choice voting. While political
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Golden claimed he won the vote outright after some media organizations declared him the winner, but the secretary of state's office then announced that the ranked-choice process was necessary because neither candidate had surpassed 50% for a first-round victory.
Why Result in US House Hinge on Ranked-Choice Voting
The vast majority of elections in the US are guided by plurality rule: Each voter selects one candidate, and the person with the most votes wins. Critics say this system, while simple to grasp, means voters can’t fully express their views when more than two candidates are running for an office.
Here's how Maine's ranked choice tabulation works, as it will decide CD2 race
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows explained the process as it started to play out on Tuesday, sharing how the second-choice votes of about 12,000 people will determine the winner.
Ranked choice voting tabulation in Maine CD2 race continues
The entire proceeding is open to the public and is being livestreamed on the secretary of state department's YouTube page.
Ranked choice tabulation to decide fate of Maine's Second District race
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Jared Golden declared victory last Wednesday, but the secretary of state says it's too close to call.
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