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SB 386·CT·senate

AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF RANKED-CHOICE VOTING IN PARTY CAUCUSES, CONVENTIONS AND PRIMARIES, INCLUDING PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARIES, AND IN CERTAIN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Laurie Sweet
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FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

Apr 14, 2026

Summary

The bill authorizes the use of ranked‑choice voting (RCV) in party caucuses, conventions, primaries—including presidential preference primaries—and selected municipal elections after January 1 2028 (April 4 2028 for presidential primaries). It sets standards for ballot design, vote tabulation, and tie‑breaking, affecting voters, candidates, and election officials. The change aims to modernize election procedures and ensure winners reflect broader voter preferences.

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