Colorado's Ranked-Choice Voting Faces Delay Due to New Law

Governor Polis signs bill requiring municipal testing before statewide implementation if ballot measure passes

Colorado Voters First is pushing to get ranked-choice voting on the November ballot.
The new law mandates a municipal trial before statewide adoption, delaying potential implementation until 2028.
Governor Polis assures swift action if the measure passes, despite the new hurdle.
County clerks support the delay to address logistical challenges.
Ranked-choice voting aims to reduce partisan influence and has been adopted in Maine and Alaska.