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NJ S1625
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Zwicker
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AI Summary
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Implements ranked-choice voting for New Jersey elections including Governor, State Senate, General Assembly, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and presidential primaries and general elections
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Sets election threshold at 50% plus one vote for single-winner races (Governor, Senate, Congress) and 33% plus one vote for General Assembly races with two seats per district
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Requires ballots to allow voters to rank all qualified candidates including write-ins, with a minimum of six ranking positions if equipment limitations exist
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Uses multi-round tabulation where the lowest-vote candidate is eliminated each round until a winner reaches the threshold; for General Assembly races, surplus votes from elected candidates transfer to voters' next-ranked choices
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Takes effect January 1st following 12 months after the Secretary of State certifies all voting machines can support ranked-choice voting; Governor elections require voter approval of a constitutional amendment
Legislative Description
Establishes ranked-choice voting procedure for elections for Governor, State Senate, State General Assembly, United States Senate and House of Representatives, and presidential primaries and general elections for electors for United States President and Vice-President.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/13/2026