Ranked-Choice Voting News Roundup - June 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 June 7
D.C. to hold first election using ranked-choice voting on June 16
Ballotpedia News | June 12, 2026
D.C. holds its first ranked-choice voting election on June 16, 2026, for Democratic primaries for mayor, congressional delegate, and several council seats.
Maine’s 2026 Primary Shows Why RCV Should Be Repealed
Maine Policy Institute | June 11, 2026
Maine’s 2026 primary illustrates problems with ranked-choice voting (RCV): several key races did not produce winners on Election Night and instead require delayed centralized tabulation days later.
Why Complete Election Results in Maine Could Take More Than a Week
The New York Times | June 10, 2026
Maine's June 9 primaries may take over a week to finalize due to ranked-choice voting tabulation. Some races have been called, but others remain unresolved.
Organizer says Cleveland Heights council should leave ranked choice to the voters
Cleveland.com | June 8, 2026
A Rank the Vote Ohio activist criticized the Cleveland Heights City Council for deciding against placing a ranked-choice voting charter amendment on the November ballot, calling it a "bait-and-switch" that denies voters a say.