Portsmouth Public Library: Ranked Choice Voting

Portsmouth NH

14 March, 2022

4:10 AM

Description

Press release from the Portsmouth Public Library: March 12, 2022 April 20, 2022 Program Type: Presentation, Civics & Community Age Group: Adult Registration for this event will close on April 20, 2022 @ 6:30pm. Program Description Details Ranked choice voting (RCV) works like run-off elections but is done instantly on a single ballot. It allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference to ensure that the winner truly has the most voter support. RCV promotes healthy competition in our elections without worrying about vote splitting, or "the spoiler effect," or the need for strategic voting. It can lessen negative campaigning and increase voter turnout. At this presentation, you'll learn the basics of ranked choice voting, including its benefits and the problems it solves. Hear about other states using RCV, and about the non-partisan effort to bring ranked choice voting to NH via our legislative process. There will be time for discussion and Q & A. Registration is required. Tiani Coleman is the president of NH Ranked Choice Voting, a group organized to educate New Hampshire voters about and advocate for Ranked Choice Voting ("RCV"). Their effort welcomes volunteers, activists, educators, elected officials, academics, authors, influencers, family members, and casual supporters. This press release was produced by the Portsmouth Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.