HB 1319 Summary

• Prohibits ranked-choice voting methods in all local, state, and federal elections in North Dakota, defined as systems where voters rank candidates by preference and ballots are tabulated in multiple rounds until a candidate achieves a majority.

• Voids any ordinance enacted by counties, municipalities, or other local governmental entities that conflicts with the ranked-choice voting prohibition.

• Amends county home rule powers under section 11-09.1-05 to exclude ranked-choice voting matters from county election authority.

• Amends city home rule powers under section 40-05.1-06 to exclude ranked-choice voting matters from city election authority.