Proposes constitutional amendments to implement ranked-choice voting and eliminate primary elections in Hawaii.
This bill proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to implement ranked-choice voting in all elections and eliminate primary elections. Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, ensuring that the winner has majority support. This system aims to increase voter participation, reduce negative campaigning, and save costs associated with primary elections. The bill also seeks to eliminate primary elections, which have seen low voter turnout and high costs, redirecting resources to other state needs.
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