Tennessee Governor Signs Bill Forbidding Local Jurisdictions from Using Ranked Choice Voting for their Own Elections

On February 28, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed SB 1820/HB 1868. It makes it illegal for cities and counties to use ranked choice voting for elections for their own officers. It is believed Tennessee is the first state that has ever had such a law. Thanks to Fairvote for this news.


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Tennessee Governor Signs Bill Forbidding Local Jurisdictions from Using Ranked Choice Voting for their Own Elections — 3 Comments

  1. This ought to be challenged in court; banning RCV is Constitutionally shaky if not outright in violation.

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