Ranked-Choice Voting News Roundup - August 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 July 27
Juneau could become first major Alaska city to adopt ranked choice voting for local elections
KTOO Public Media | July 31, 2025
Juneau is poised to potentially become the first major Alaska city to adopt ranked choice voting for local elections, following a proposal by Assembly member Ella Adkison.
McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio: Ranked-choice voting is a solution in search of a problem
Shaw Local News Network | July 31, 2025
McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio expressed skepticism about ranked-choice voting during a County Board Committee of the Whole meeting, describing it as "a solution in search of a problem."
Some in GOP criticize Bill Berrien over past support for ranked choice voting. What is it?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | July 28, 2025
In the lead-up to the 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial primary, Republican candidate Bill Berrien has faced criticism from some GOP members for his past support of ranked-choice voting.