Ranked Choice Voting: How it works, Where it came from, & the Philosophical case for reform
In this episode, we begin a rigorous, two-part exploration of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV)—one of the most consequential and contested electoral reforms in modern American democracy. Used today in 51 jurisdictions, including Maine, Alaska, and New York City, and banned outright in 17 states, RCV sits at the center of a growing national debate over fairness, representation, and the meaning of majority rule.
This first installment focuses on understanding the case for Ranked Choice Voting. We start with the fundamentals, breaking down exactly how RCV works, why it differs from traditional…
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