HB 1156  Ranked Choice Voting would allow local jurisdictions the option to use RCV for local elections.

LWVWA positions clearly support alternative election systems, including RCV. RCV offers voters more choice, eliminates the spoiler effect, encourages more positive, issued-focus campaigns, and may lower election and campaign costs when jurisdictions choose to eliminate primaries.  

The bill originally included an option of eliminating all odd year elections, but the sponsor has agreed to remove that portion. This bill also includes a provision legal cost reimbursement for suits under the WVRA if the jurisdiction settles. The current law provides reimbursement only if the challenge is settled in court, which serves as a discouragement for an out of court settlement.   TAKE ACTION

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