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Ranked-Choice Voting News Roundup - October 2025

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 September 28

‘VOTER CONFUSION IS HUGE’

The Herald-Palladium | October 2, 2025

Clerks in Southwest Michigan offer mixed reviews on its adoption, primarily citing significant logistical hurdles in overhauling the voting system and a high risk of voter confusion due to the added complexity of ranking multiple choices on ballots.

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Four Democrats compete in Braddock District primary with all-digital ranked choice voting

ABC News 7 | October 2, 2025

In Fairfax County's Braddock District, a Democratic primary on October 4 will elect a nominee for the Board of Supervisors using ranked-choice voting.

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Bill seeks to allow ranked-choice voting in nonpartisan elections in Wisconsin

Wisconsin State Journal | October 1, 2025

A bipartisan proposal circulating in the Wisconsin state Capitol aims to introduce ranked-choice voting for local nonpartisan elections, allowing counties and municipalities to adopt the system only after voter approval via referendum.

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Deep Dive

RCV divides, despite happy talk

by Trent England

From the States

Michigan House passes ban on ranked-choice voting

by Staff

From the States

Ranked-choice voting fails in Denver

by Harry Roth

From the States

Michigan Republicans push ranked-choice voting ban

by Harry Roth

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