General politics
From 15% to 40% Turnout: How Ranked‑Choice Voting Transformed General Politics in Local Elections
What the Numbers Tell Us Ranked-choice voting boosted turnout by up to 40% in local elections, reshaping general politics by encouraging broader participation and reducing wasted votes. In the 2022 municipal elections, cities that adopted ranked-choice voting saw a 15% increase in voter turnout compared with neighboring jurisdictions. That jump