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SF 1892

Ranked choice voting provision

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Doron Clark and 4 co-sponsors

SF 1892 adopts ranked choice voting statewide, letting Minnesota voters rank candidates by preference with automatic redistribution if no majority emerges on first count.

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Bill Summary · SF 1892

Legislative bill overview

SF 1892 proposes to implement ranked choice voting (RCV) in Minnesota elections, allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference rather than selecting a single choice. If no candidate achieves a majority on the first count, votes are redistributed based on voters' next preferences until a winner emerges. The bill would represent a significant structural change to how Minnesota conducts elections.

Why is this important

Ranked choice voting could alter electoral outcomes by potentially reducing the spoiler effect, giving voters more authentic choices beyond the two major parties, and potentially changing campaign strategies. Implementation would require substantial changes to voting infrastructure, voter education, and election administration across the state, with meaningful costs and logistical complexity.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative complexity and cost: RCV requires new voting equipment, ballot design, tabulation processes, and extensive voter education; implementation costs and training burdens on local election officials are significant concerns
  • Electoral outcome uncertainty: RCV could change which candidates win elections and may benefit or disadvantage specific parties, making political opposition/support predictable along partisan lines
  • Voter comprehension: Some voters may struggle to understand ranking preferences correctly, potentially leading to increased invalid ballots or unintended voting patterns, particularly among certain demographic groups

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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