LWV of Oklahoma, Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) or Ranked Choice Voting (RCV)

Date of Position

2012

Name of Submitting League

LWV of Oklahoma

Title of Position

Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) or Ranked Choice Voting (RCV)

Summary of Position

Support for legislation that assures that the candidate preferred by a majority of voters wins the election

The League of Women Voters of Oklahoma (LWVOK) has determined that the following criteria are important to them in an election system:

• The system encourages majority rule and ensures majority support for the winner.

• The election system is easy to understand, use and administer.

• The system minimizes the cost to the candidates and the city, county or state. It encourages minority (racial, gender, economic) participation.

• The system raises the level of political campaigns/ focus on the issues

League or Contact Email Address

kjhcardenas@gmail.com - Karen Hardy Cárdenas, LWVOK Program Coordinator

League or Contact Phone Number

918-764-8597