Asheville Considers Ranked-Choice Voting for Municipal Elections
By Opinion Reporter | Published 2026-02-11T11:00:59.959Z
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Asheville is exploring the possibility of implementing ranked-choice voting (RCV) for its municipal elections. The move, championed by a coalition of local advocacy groups, aims to promote more...
Asheville is exploring the possibility of implementing ranked-choice voting (RCV) for its municipal elections. The move, championed by a coalition of local advocacy groups, aims to promote more representative outcomes and reduce the impact of strategic voting. The city council is currently reviewing a proposal that would put a referendum on the ballot this November, allowing voters to decide whether to adopt RCV for future elections.
Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order
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