Minnesota bill prohibits political subdivisions from using ranked-choice voting in local elections.
Minnesota HF638 prohibits political subdivisions, including home rule charter or statutory cities, counties, townships, and school districts, from using ranked-choice voting in local elections. Ranked-choice voting involves voters ranking or assigning numerical values to candidates in order of preference. Any rule, resolution, charter provision, or ordinance inconsistent with this prohibition is void. The bill takes effect the day after final enactment and applies to elections thereafter.
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