Summary
Democratic Party members are considering using ranked-choice voting for the 2028 presidential primaries. This method would allow voters to rank candidates by preference instead of choosing just one. The idea has received mixed reactions within the party.
Key Facts
- Democratic politicians and activists are discussing ranked-choice voting for the 2028 primaries.
- Ranked-choice voting lets voters rank candidates instead of picking just one.
- Some party members believe this method could make the party more united and prevent vote "wasting."
- There are concerns about longer waiting times at polls and complications with logistics.
- To adopt this system, both the Democratic National Committee and state parties would need to agree.
- Alaska, Maine, San Francisco, Minneapolis, and New York City have adopted ranked-choice voting.
- Some DNC members are open to the idea, while others prefer to follow the lead of the states.
