Vermont H0313 proposes ranked-choice voting for presidential primary elections, establishing a study committee to examine implementation issues.

Vermont H0313 mandates the use of ranked-choice voting in presidential primary elections, requiring each major political party to confirm how they will award delegates. The bill creates a Ranked-Choice Voting Study Committee to explore issues such as voter education, election integrity, and technological requirements. The committee will report its findings and recommendations by January 15, 2026. The bill also outlines procedures for tabulating votes, resolving ties, and reporting results, aiming for implementation in all primary and general elections by 2028.

Vermont H0313 proposes ranked-choice voting for presidential primary elections, establishing a study committee to examine implementation issues.

Vermont H0313 mandates the use of ranked-choice voting in presidential primary elections, requiring each major political party to confirm how they will award delegates. The bill creates a Ranked-Choice Voting Study Committee to explore issues such as voter education, election integrity, and technological requirements. The committee will report its findings and recommendations by January 15, 2026. The bill also outlines procedures for tabulating votes, resolving ties, and reporting results, aiming for implementation in all primary and general elections by 2028.