Ranked-Choice Voting: Ohio's Political Gridlock Solution?


Author: The Daily News Now! February 26, 2026 Duration: 1:36
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Ranked-Choice Voting: Ohio's Political Gridlock Solution?

Ranked-choice voting: A potential solution to political gridlock - Experts Katherine Gehl and Michael Porter propose this method to address the issue of extremists dominating party primaries, locking out moderates and third-party candidates. Currently used in local races and statewide in Alaska and Maine, its being considered in Ohio cities like University Heights, Cleveland Heights, and Lakewood. However, critics argue its complex and could confuse voters, with some lawmakers even considering a ban.

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