MA H4098

Implements ranked choice voting for all city offices in Northampton, allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference rather than selecting just one

Establishes detailed tabulation procedures for single-seat elections (eliminating last-place candidates until one remains) and multi-seat elections (using election thresholds and surplus vote transfers)

Divides the city into 7 wards with nearly equal population, reviewed at least every 10 years by the city council

Requires all city elections to be non-partisan, with ballots printed without party designations or "candidate for reelection" labels

Requires voter approval through a ballot question at a regular or special election before the charter amendment takes effect