An Act authorizing ranked choice voting for local elections in the city of Salem
Hearing rescheduled to 09/15/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2 Hearing updated to New End Time
Summary
The bill permits the city of Salem, Massachusetts, to adopt ranked‑choice voting for municipal elections. Voters would be able to rank candidates rather than select only one, which could change how winners are determined. The change is intended to give voters more choice and potentially reduce the need for separate runoff elections.
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