Could ranked-choice voting take the poison out of politics?

Alaska and Maine use ranked choice voting in elections.

Four other states could soon join them.

Could ranked-choice voting take some of the poison out of politics?

Today, On Point: We learn why more states are considering ranked-choice voting.

Guests

Liz Ruskin, political reporter for Alaska Public Media.

Deb Otis, director of research and policy at FairVote, an organization that advocates for ranked choice voting.

Also Featured

Phil Izon, director of Alaskans for Honest Elections, a group seeking to repeal Alaska’s ranked choice voting system.

Lee Drutman, senior fellow at New America, a left-leaning think tank.

Rachael Cobb, chair and associate professor of political science and legal studies at Suffolk University.

This program aired on March 19, 2024.