As our politics grow more divided and campaigns become more toxic, Americans want change. New surveys from University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation asked Americans in competitive states and congressional districts for their views on several election reforms. Below are some key takeaways:

66% of Americans support using ranked choice voting (RCV) in congressional elections – including 70% of Democrats and 64% of Republicans. RCV has majority support in all 11 states and 28 districts surveyed. 

The state with the strongest support is Alaska – one of two states using RCV statewide. The congressional districts with the highest support are New York’s 17th, Washington’s 3rd, and Nebraska’s 2nd. In a 2022 national survey from the Program for Public Consultation, 61% of respondents said they favored using RCV in federal elections. 

The surveys also find broad majority support for nonpartisan redistricting committees, term limits for members of Congress, restrictions on campaign donations from large PACs, tougher financial disclosure rules, and tax credits for individual small donations to campaigns. Americans want better elections. Our leaders should listen. 

Want to take action? The Ranked Choice Voting Act would implement RCV in all U.S. House and Senate elections nationwide. Ask your members of Congress to support it using the button below.