WA HB2210

Counties, cities, towns, school districts, fire districts, and port districts may adopt ranked choice voting for local elections if adopted before December 31, 2032, with implementation required within two years of adoption

Single-winner contests use instant runoff voting method (eliminating lowest vote-getter each round until one candidate has majority), while multiwinner contests use single transferable vote method with a winning threshold

Primaries for ranked choice voting single-winner contests winnow candidates to five (instead of standard two), while multiwinner contests using ranked choice voting do not hold primaries

County auditors must conduct public education campaigns when jurisdictions adopt ranked choice voting, including outreach to limited English proficiency voters and those with disabilities, with all implementation costs borne by the adopting jurisdiction

Secretary of State must adopt administrative rules by May 1, 2027, and the act takes effect immediately as an emergency measure