Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that States should reconsider implementing ranked choice voting systems.
HRES 1459 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' concern about ranked choice voting (RCV) systems. It urges states to reconsider implementing RCV, citing specific issues like voter confusion from ranking candidates, potential vote waste if a first-choice candidate is eliminated early, and longer election timelines due to multiple counting rounds. The resolution also notes that five states (Florida, Tennessee, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho) have banned RCV and highlights the significant costs of updating voting equipment. It does not change voting laws but formally states the House believes states should evaluate the "agenda" behind RCV adoption.
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