Ranked-Choice Voting News Roundup - June 2026
by Staff
Welcome to our weekly news roundup, where we highlight the top stories surrounding ranked-choice voting—both opposing and supporting—throughout the nation.
Week of May 31
Constitutional, Legal Doubts Grow Over Ranked-Choice Voting
The New York Sun | June 5, 2026
RCV faces growing constitutional doubts. Ken Cuccinelli argues in the New York Sun that its multi-round eliminations disenfranchise voters by discarding ballots in later rounds, violating fair representation principles.
Maine Secretary of State's Office believes races will come down to ranked choice voting
ABC 13 WGME | June 4, 2026
Maine's Secretary of State's Office expects several races — including both Democratic and Republican primaries for governor — to be decided by ranked-choice voting, as no candidate is projected to reach 50% in the first round.
These three ranked choice voting mistakes could invalidate your vote in DC's elections
ABC 7 News | June 3, 2026
DC voters risk invalidating parts of their ballots in the June 16 primary/special election due to common mistakes on ranked-choice voting ballots.
The Maine Wire’s Guide to Ranked Choice Voting
The Maine Wire | June 2, 2026
The Maine Wire's Guide to Ranked Choice Voting is a brief explainer for Maine voters ahead of the June 9, 2026 primary.
Republican candidate for governor encourages use of ranked-choice voting
Portland Press Herald | June 1, 2026
Republican candidate David Jones encouraged Maine voters to use ranked-choice voting in the June 9 primary, despite previously opposing it and pledging to repeal it if elected.