Massachusetts S433 allows cities and towns to adopt ranked choice voting in municipal elections.

Massachusetts S433 provides a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Cities and towns can choose to implement ranked choice voting through a ballot measure, ordinance, by-law, or charter amendment. The method involves voters ranking candidates in order of preference, with votes transferred if a candidate is eliminated. The bill specifies rules for calculating winning thresholds, vote transfers, and resolving ties. Cities and towns must conduct voter education campaigns and can revert to prior voting methods after four years.

Massachusetts S433 allows cities and towns to adopt ranked choice voting in municipal elections.

Massachusetts S433 provides a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Cities and towns can choose to implement ranked choice voting through a ballot measure, ordinance, by-law, or charter amendment. The method involves voters ranking candidates in order of preference, with votes transferred if a candidate is eliminated. The bill specifies rules for calculating winning thresholds, vote transfers, and resolving ties. Cities and towns must conduct voter education campaigns and can revert to prior voting methods after four years.