Democratic activists are looking to overhaul the party’s presidential primary process with ranked-choice voting.

Proponents of the idea have privately met with Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin and other leading party officials who want to see ranked-choice voting in action for 2028. Those behind the push include Representative Jamie Raskin, the nonprofit Fairvote Action, and Joe Biden pollster Celinda Lake.

Axios reports that ranked-choice supporters told a DNC breakfast meeting in D.C. that they believe it would unify and strengthen the party, prevent votes from being “wasted” after candidates withdraw, and encourage candidates to build coalitions. The publication quotes DNC members as being divided on the issue, with some being open and others thinking that it is best left to state parties.

    • HulkSmashBurgers@reddthat.com
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      2 hours ago

      It bothers me that whenever alternative voting methods are talked about RVC is the one chosen despite having some bad flaws compared to other alternative voting methods.

      I just wish that whenever this topic came up a commitee is formed by the organization looking to change voting methods to make a better informed choice. Just picking RVC is lazy because it’s the most well known (but neccesarily best) alternative voting method.