Ranked-Choice Voting News Roundup - April 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 April 12
Buffalo entertaining election reforms
Investigative Post | April 16, 2026
Buffalo's Charter Revision Commission voted 7-2 to consider election reforms, including ranked-choice voting, open primaries, and lower signature requirements for independent candidates.
Proposed state bill could bring ranked-choice voting to New Haven
The Yale Daily News | April 15, 2026
A Connecticut state bill proposed by Rep. Josh Elliott would allow municipalities, including New Haven, to adopt ranked-choice voting through a local referendum, potentially starting in 2028.
How ranked-choice voting could cost Alan Wong his Sunset supervisor seat
The San Francisco Standard | April 13, 2026
Ranked-choice voting may oust appointed SF Supervisor Alan Wong in District 4, as his four far-left challengers could consolidate anti-Wong votes through RCV transfers, mainly over his support for Mayor Lurie's housing plan.