Election 2025: Ranked Choice Voting

This piece from Steven Hill explores how the rising adoption of ranked-choice voting (RCV) in U.S. jurisdictions is influencing campaign strategies, voter behavior and representation outcomes. It highlights that RCV can reduce the spoiler effect, encourage coalition-building instead of bitter polarization, and ensure winners earn broader support. For institutions like Cal RCV—which champion more inclusive and representative elections—these developments reinforce our mission to reduce extremism and increase voter voice. As RCV spreads, key questions emerge around transparency, voter education and ensuring the logistics keep pace with public expectations. 

Read the full discussion here: https://democracysos.substack.com/p/election-2025-ranked-choice-voting