New Jersey S1496 allows municipalities to use instant run-off voting in local elections.

New Jersey S1496 permits the use of instant run-off voting in elections for local elective public offices. This system allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference. If no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their second-choice votes are transferred to the remaining candidates. This process continues until one candidate achieves a majority. The Secretary of State will establish rules for this voting method and ensure voting equipment is updated before implementation.

New Jersey S1496 allows municipalities to use instant run-off voting in local elections.

New Jersey S1496 permits the use of instant run-off voting in elections for local elective public offices. This system allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference. If no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their second-choice votes are transferred to the remaining candidates. This process continues until one candidate achieves a majority. The Secretary of State will establish rules for this voting method and ensure voting equipment is updated before implementation.