Asheville Considers Ranked-Choice Voting to Boost Civic Engagement
By Opinion Reporter | Published 2026-02-09T11:00:56.385Z
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Asheville is exploring a potential shift in its electoral process, with city officials and community groups discussing the implementation of ranked-choice voting (RCV) in municipal elections. The...
Asheville is exploring a potential shift in its electoral process, with city officials and community groups discussing the implementation of ranked-choice voting (RCV) in municipal elections. The move aims to address concerns about voter turnout and ensure that elected officials have broader support from the electorate.
Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, rather than selecting only one. If no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, the candi
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