The Ranked Choice Voting Act would require all states to use ranked choice voting for Senate and House elections, starting in 2027. Under this system, voters would rank candidates in order of preference, and if no candidate wins a majority on the first count, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated and those votes are redistributed based on voters' next choices, continuing until one candidate has the most votes. The bill prohibits states from holding separate runoff elections and allows nonpartisan primary elections if at least three candidates advance to the general election. Congress would provide federal funding to states for implementation, with payments between $4 and $8 per registered voter based on demonstrated costs for equipment updates, training, and voter education. The legislation includes enforcement provisions allowing the Attorney General and private citizens to bring lawsuits in federal court to ensure compliance, with expedited timelines for resolution and awards of attorney's fees to prevailing parties.
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