Massachusetts H711 allows cities and towns to adopt ranked choice voting for municipal elections.
Massachusetts H711 provides a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Cities and towns can adopt this voting method through a ballot measure, ordinance, or charter amendment. Once adopted, municipalities must conduct voter education and outreach. Ranked choice voting allows voters to rank candidates by preference, with results tabulated in rounds. The bill also allows municipalities to revert to their prior voting method after four years.
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