CT HB05712

Establishes a task force to study the implementation of ranked-choice voting in certain elections.

Defines the ranked-choice voting method as allowing electors to rank candidates in order of preference.

Vote tabulation proceeds in sequential rounds where last-place candidates are eliminated until one candidate receives over 50% of votes cast.

The candidate receiving over 50% of votes cast is deemed elected to the office.

Referred to the Committee on Government Administration and Elections; introduced by Rep. McCarthy Vahey (133rd District) in the January 2023 session.