Opinion: California District 16 Primary Would Have Benefited From Ranked Choice Voting
May 17, 2024
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FairVote looks at the razor-thin 2024 primary in California's 16th Congressional District, where 11 candidates split the vote and just 38% of voters picked Sam Liccardo or Evan Low. With ranked choice voting, the other 62% could have ranked backup choices and consolidated around viable candidates they liked. FairVote argues RCV would be an easy upgrade whether it is used in the primary, the general election, or both.
