Rhode Island H7981 would allow municipalities to adopt ranked choice voting in local elections if approved by voters.

Rhode Island H7981 would establish a system of ranked choice voting for local elections if a municipality's charter amendment is approved by its voters. This method allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference. The bill outlines the process for tabulating votes, including how ballots are counted in rounds and how ties are resolved. It also defines terms such as "active candidate," "overvote," and "undervote." The act would take effect on January 1, 2027.

Rhode Island H7981 would allow municipalities to adopt ranked choice voting in local elections if approved by voters.

Rhode Island H7981 would establish a system of ranked choice voting for local elections if a municipality's charter amendment is approved by its voters. This method allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference. The bill outlines the process for tabulating votes, including how ballots are counted in rounds and how ties are resolved. It also defines terms such as "active candidate," "overvote," and "undervote." The act would take effect on January 1, 2027.