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HB123

In county boards of elections, further providing for powers and duties of county boards; in datesof elections and primaries and special elections, providing for authorization of ranked choice voting in municipal elections; in nomination of candidates, further providing for which candidates nominated; in ballots, further providing for form of official primary ballot; in electronic voting systems, further providing for election day procedures and the process of voting; in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for method of marking ballots and depositing same in districts in which ballots are used and for count and return of votes in districts in which ballots are used; and, in returns of primaries and elections, further providing for persons receiving highest number of votes to be declared elected.

Introduced·11/6/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB123 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to authorize ranked choice voting in municipal elections.

HB123 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to allow county, city, borough, township, school district, or other municipality or incorporated district boards to authorize ranked choice voting in municipal elections. This bill details the process for implementing ranked choice voting, including ballot design, voter instructions, and vote tabulation procedures. It also outlines the duties of county boards of elections and the Secretary of the Commonwealth in conducting and certifying election results. The act takes effect in 180 days.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Nov 6, 2025

House

Referred to State Government