The Voter Choice Act would establish a federal program to help states and local governments transition to ranked choice voting, a system where voters rank candidates by preference and votes are counted through multiple rounds until a winner with majority support emerges. The bill directs the Election Assistance Commission to provide technical assistance and award grants to jurisdictions considering or implementing ranked choice voting, with funds supporting equipment purchases, software, ballot design, educational materials, and voter outreach efforts. Grant recipients would need to cover at least 50 percent of their transition costs themselves, and the Commission should prioritize a diverse range of geographic areas and community types. The legislation authorizes $40 million in federal funding for fiscal year 2025, with any unused funds remaining available indefinitely until spent. The bill was introduced in May 2024 and would amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to add ranked choice voting support alongside existing election assistance programs.
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