B26-0539

Ranked Choice Voting Implementation Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

Introduced·12/15/25
Tion Text

Clarifies implementation of ranked choice voting in the District of Columbia.

The District of Columbia B26-0539 amends the District of Columbia Code to clarify the implementation of ranked choice voting. It ensures that the system allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, and if no candidate receives a majority, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed based on the next preference until a majority is achieved. This process aims to enhance the accuracy and fairness of election outcomes.

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History

Dec 16, 2025

Council

Agendized; not considered at the request of CM Bonds. EME Declaration Failed.

Dec 15, 2025

Council

Introduced in Office of the Secretary

Dec 15, 2025

Council

Retained by the Council