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 May 24
City Council urges state to let voters rank candidates instead of picking just one
Philly Voice | May 28, 2026
Philadelphia City Council approved a resolution (15-1) urging Pennsylvania lawmakers to pass a bill allowing ranked-choice voting in local elections.
'Would hurt us': CLE Heights decides not to put rank choice voting on the ballot
News 5 Cleveland | May 27, 2026
Cleveland Heights City Council voted not to put ranked-choice voting on the ballot, citing a state law that would cut $2.2 million in funding.
Longmont City Council talks city flag design, ranked choice voting
Longmont Times-Call | May 27, 2026
Longmont City Council voted 5-2 to advance ranked-choice voting for a possible 2026 ballot.
Opinion: The case for repealing ranked choice voting
Anchorage Daily News | May 25, 2026
A volunteer with Repeal Now AK, argues for repealing ranked-choice voting in Alaska this November, claiming that it's complex, leads to exhausted ballots, pressures voters, violates one person, one vote, and is driven by outside dark money.