The Voter Choice Act would amend federal election law to help states and local governments transition to ranked choice voting systems, where voters rank candidates by preference and votes are counted through rounds of runoffs until a winner emerges with majority support. The bill would direct the Election Assistance Commission to provide technical assistance and grants to jurisdictions considering or implementing ranked choice voting, covering costs like voting equipment, software, ballot design, educational materials, and voter outreach. Grants would be limited to covering no more than 50 percent of transition costs, and the Commission would prioritize funding diverse jurisdictions representing different geographic areas and population types. The legislation authorizes $40 million in federal funding for fiscal year 2027 to support these transition efforts, with appropriated funds remaining available until spent. This bill would affect any state or local government interested in adopting ranked choice voting for federal, state, or local elections.
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