Allows ranked choice and instant runoff voting in local government elections in Iowa.

This bill permits the use of ranked choice and instant runoff voting in local government elections in Iowa. These voting methods allow voters to rank candidates in order of preference. If no candidate achieves a majority, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed based on the next preferences indicated by voters. This process continues until a candidate achieves a majority or all positions are filled. Local government includes cities, towns, counties, schools, and other political subdivisions.

Allows ranked choice and instant runoff voting in local government elections in Iowa.

This bill permits the use of ranked choice and instant runoff voting in local government elections in Iowa. These voting methods allow voters to rank candidates in order of preference. If no candidate achieves a majority, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed based on the next preferences indicated by voters. This process continues until a candidate achieves a majority or all positions are filled. Local government includes cities, towns, counties, schools, and other political subdivisions.