S.1622

Allows ranked-choice voting options for municipal and school board elections under certain circumstances.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1622 allows municipalities and school boards to adopt ranked-choice voting for local elections.

New Jersey S1622, the "Municipal and School Board Voting Options Act," allows municipalities and school boards to adopt ranked-choice voting for local elections. This method involves voters ranking candidates in order of preference, with ballots counted in rounds and votes transferred according to voter preferences. The bill specifies the instant runoff method for single-winner races and the single transferable vote method for multi-winner races.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

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History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee