H7380

Prohibits the use of ranked choice voting in all local, state and federal public office elections.

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

Prohibits ranked choice voting in all local, state, and federal elections in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island H7380 amends the General Laws to prohibit ranked choice voting in all local, state, and federal elections. This includes banning voting systems that allow voters to rank multiple candidates or reallocate votes between candidates. The amendment also voids any election conducted under such systems. However, it allows at-large or multi-member district elections as long as each voter has one vote per position and no votes are transferred between candidates.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDI
3
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 16

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

Mar 26

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Apr 16

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

Mar 23

House

Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/26/2026)