Electoral Reforms Rejected Across Multiple U.S. States

Efforts to implement ranked-choice voting and open primaries face significant setbacks due to organized opposition and voter confusion.

Voters in states like Ohio, Nevada, Colorado, and Idaho rejected measures for ranked-choice voting and open primaries.
In Ohio, misleading ballot language contributed to the defeat of a proposal for an independent redistricting commission.
Opposition to electoral reforms has become more organized, with significant funding from conservative networks linked to Leonard Leo.
Proponents of ranked-choice voting and open primaries struggled to overcome voter skepticism and opposition campaigns portraying the measures as overly complex.
Despite setbacks, advocates for electoral reform remain committed to continuing their efforts in future elections.