Ranked choice voting (RCV) will be implemented in the District of Columbia beginning with the June 2026 Primary Election. Voters will be able to rank up to five candidates in order of preference for eligible contests including Mayor, Attorney General, Council members, and federal offices. The system allows votes to transfer to subsequent choices if a candidate is eliminated.
Ranked choice voting (RCV) will be implemented in the District of Columbia beginning with the June 2026 Primary Election. Voters will be able to rank up to five candidates in order of preference for eligible contests including Mayor, Attorney General, Council members, and federal offices. The system allows votes to transfer to subsequent choices if a candidate is eliminated.