Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center

Welcome to the Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center (RCVRC) website. RCVRC is the premier source for information about ranked choice voting (RCV) and are nationally recognized for our expertise in this area. We strive to provide a comprehensive library of information that meets the needs of anyone looking to learn more about RCV. The Ranked Choice Voting Resource Center (RCVRC) is a division of the Election Administration Resource Center, a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

What does RCVRC do? Learn more about our mission and the resources we offer in the introductory video and links below.

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WHAT IS RANKED CHOICE VOTING (RCV)?

This election method permits voters to rank candidates in order of preference. Find out more about this method and its use in the United States below.

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WHY ADOPT RCV?

Why choose RCV as an election method? Jurisdictions adopting RCV do so for several reasons, from saving money to increasing civility in campaigns.

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HOW RCV WORKS

With RCV, voters mark their ballots in order of preference – first choice, second choice, third choice, and so on.