Ranked-Choice Voting News Roundup - May 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 10
Lead Maine Hosts Ranked-Choice Voting Forum Ahead of Crowded 2026 Republican Gubernatorial Primary
The Maine Wire | May 13, 2026
Lead Maine hosted a ranked-choice voting forum in Lewiston, with Save Our States Executive Director Trent England and Maine GOP Executive Director Jason Savage, to educate voters ahead of the crowded 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary.
Maine is stuck in ranked-choice voting limbo. That’s not likely to change soon
The Maine Monitor | May 12, 2026
Maine remains in ranked-choice voting limbo. Voters approved RCV in 2016, but it's only used in federal races and primaries due to state Supreme Court rulings conflicting with the constitution. A recent April 2026 opinion blocked expansion.
Town hall explores whether Fairfax County should adopt ranked-choice voting
FFX Now | May 12, 2026
Fairfax County held a May 11 town hall on adopting ranked-choice voting for Board races. Opinions were mixed among ~50 attendees; Supervisor Alcorn plans to study it further.
DC begins mailing primary ballots ahead of first ranked choice election
Fox 5 Washington DC | May 11, 2026
DC has begun mailing ballots for its June 16 mayoral primary, the first election in city history to use ranked-choice voting.