Ranked-Choice Voting Rejected in Most States

Voters in multiple states overwhelmingly defeated initiatives to implement ranked-choice voting, with Washington, D.C., being the sole adopter.

Ranked-choice voting (RCV) initiatives failed in eight states including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and South Dakota.
In Washington, D.C., voters approved the adoption of RCV, with implementation expected by 2026.
Alaska's measure to repeal its existing RCV system is narrowly leading, while Missouri passed a ban on RCV.
Critics argue that RCV can lead to higher rates of ballot errors and potentially reduce minority voter influence.
Proponents claim RCV ensures broader candidate support and reduces political polarization, though evidence of these effects remains debated.