Ranked-Choice Voting News Roundup - March 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 March 15
As Alaska preps for another shot at ditching Ranked-Choice voting, 19th state bans it
Alaska Watchman | March 18, 2026
Ohio became the 19th state to ban ranked-choice voting after Gov. Mike DeWine signed the bill into law on March 17, 2026. This may encourage opponents in Alaska, where voters will decide in November 2026 on repealing the state's RCV system.
County Board extends ranked-choice voting but declines to make it permanent
ARL now | March 16, 2026
The Arlington County Board unanimously voted to extend ranked-choice voting for County Board elections through at least 2027, approving a two-year pilot extension rather than making it permanent.