A bill to establish the use of ranked choice voting in elections for the offices of Senator and Representative in Congress, and for other purposes.

Bill 118 s 5048, also known as the Ranked Choice Voting Act, aims to implement ranked choice voting in elections for Senators and Representatives in Congress. Ranked choice voting is a system where voters rank candidates in order of preference, rather than just selecting one candidate.

The bill seeks to address concerns about the current first-past-the-post voting system, which can sometimes lead to candidates winning with less than a majority of the vote. By allowing voters to rank their choices, the hope is that the candidate with the broadest support will ultimately win the election.

In addition to implementing ranked choice voting, the bill also includes provisions for the establishment of rules and procedures for the new voting system. It also outlines guidelines for the implementation of ranked choice voting in federal elections, including the use of voting machines and ballots that are compatible with the new system. Overall, the Ranked Choice Voting Act aims to improve the democratic process by ensuring that elected officials have the support of a majority of voters. It will be interesting to see how this new voting system will impact future elections and the representation of the American people in Congress.