FairVote news update: July 29, 2026

Ranked choice voting is on the move. 

Since July 14, city officials in HonoluluIrvine, CA; and Longmont, CO all voted to put ranked choice voting (RCV) on the ballot this November.

Honolulu is Hawaii’s capital, and home to nearly 70% of the state’s population. Irvine is home to over 300,000 people, and Longmont is one of the fastest-growing cities in America. Together, these cities are home to 1.4 million people, who could soon have better elections with ranked choice voting. 

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See FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter’s take on this progress in the video below, then read on for more election reform news from around the country.


  • Maine and Washington, DC released cast vote records from their ranked choice voting primaries. FairVote analyzed the results in Maine and DC – providing deep insights on voter preferences.
  • Washington, DC voters and community leaders shared their thoughts on ranked choice voting in the video below.
  • Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner as their U.S. Senate nominee. Ahead of the selection, FairVote analyzed the results of Maine’s RCV gubernatorial primary – in which Jackson ran – to provide insight into voter opinions on Jackson and other candidates. Read more.
  • FairVote celebrated recent statements from the bipartisan US Conference of Mayors, National Association of Counties, and National Governors Association affirming local leadership of our elections. Read more.
  • RepresentWomen’s Cynthia Richie Terrell called for ranked choice voting as the pro-women, pro-voter reform the United States needs. Read more.