Massachusetts H677 allows Amherst to use ranked-choice voting in municipal elections.

Massachusetts H677 authorizes the city of Amherst to implement ranked-choice voting in municipal elections. This method allows voters to rank candidates by preference. If no candidate meets the threshold, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed based on the next preference. This process continues until enough candidates are elected. The act also defines terms like "threshold" and "transfer value." The changes apply to elections 120 days after the bill's enactment.

Massachusetts H677 allows Amherst to use ranked-choice voting in municipal elections.

Massachusetts H677 authorizes the city of Amherst to implement ranked-choice voting in municipal elections. This method allows voters to rank candidates by preference. If no candidate meets the threshold, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed based on the next preference. This process continues until enough candidates are elected. The act also defines terms like "threshold" and "transfer value." The changes apply to elections 120 days after the bill's enactment.