HB1761 proposes election reforms in Hawaii, including changes to ranked-choice voting, recount procedures, and the role of the chief election officer.

HB1761 introduces several election reforms in Hawaii. It modifies ranked-choice voting by limiting the number of allowable rankings to no fewer than six candidates and allowing for batch elimination of candidates in any round of tabulation. The bill also outlines procedures for recounts, including mandatory recounts when the difference in votes is within a specified threshold. Additionally, it changes the method of appointing the chief election officer, transitioning from an appointed to an elected position starting in the 2030 general election.

HB1761 proposes election reforms in Hawaii, including changes to ranked-choice voting, recount procedures, and the role of the chief election officer.

HB1761 introduces several election reforms in Hawaii. It modifies ranked-choice voting by limiting the number of allowable rankings to no fewer than six candidates and allowing for batch elimination of candidates in any round of tabulation. The bill also outlines procedures for recounts, including mandatory recounts when the difference in votes is within a specified threshold. Additionally, it changes the method of appointing the chief election officer, transitioning from an appointed to an elected position starting in the 2030 general election.