Ranked Choice Voting Implementation Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution (PR 26-0480) delays the implementation of ranked choice voting in Washington D.C. elections from the 2026 cycle to 2027. It amends the Election Code to provide the Board of Elections additional time to prepare, focusing on voter education and avoiding legal risks. The resolution addresses concerns about insufficient time (six months), lack of dedicated funding for outreach, and unvetted third-party training sessions that could mislead voters about the new voting system. It directly affects District voters and election officials by postponing the first use of ranked choice voting.