Ranked-Choice Voting News Roundup - May 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 26
Vista shows little support for ranked-choice voting
North County Pipeline | April 29, 2026
Vista City Council shows little support for ranked-choice voting after Councilwoman Katie Melendez sought a temperature check on switching to RCV for city races.
Nonprofits deputized to explain ranked choice voting
Your Oregon News | April 28, 2026
Multnomah County Elections is funding five left-wing nonprofits with $20,000 each to educate voters on ranked-choice voting ahead of the November 2026 election.
We might not know who won the Manhattan City Council special election till next week
City and State New York | April 27, 2026
In NYC's Manhattan City Council District 3 special election, ranked-choice voting may delay results until May 5.