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 19
How ranked-choice voting will factor into the Maine governor primaries
Portland Press Herald | April 23, 2026
Maine's June 9, 2026, gubernatorial primaries will use ranked-choice voting to settle crowded fields. With no candidate near 50% in first-choice polls, candidates are courting second- and third-choice votes.
Left-leaning pollster shows Democrat leading Alaska gubernatorial race thanks to RCV
Alaska Watchman | April 23, 2026
Left-leaning poll shows Democrat Tom Begich leading Alaska’s gubernatorial race due to RCV. Begich wins the simulated final round 53.9%–46.1% over Republican Bernadette Wilson.
Katherine T. Bennett Testimony in Rhode Island: Ranked Choice Voting
ALEC | April 22, 2026
Katherine T. Bennett, ALEC’s Process and Procedures Task Force Director, testified before the Rhode Island House committee opposing RCV. She argued that the system is overly complex, causing voter confusion, ballot exhaustion, and reduced transparency.