What happens if you vote for a candidate who drops out before Election Day? In short, your vote is wasted – something Michigan and Wisconsin primary voters are learning the hard way. 

Here’s the problem: More and more voters are voting early or by mail. But if you cast an early ballot for a candidate who drops out – after you’ve already voted, but before primary day – you essentially have no say. Your vote – and your voice – effectively vanish.

Thankfully, there’s a solution, used in nearly 50 cities, counties, and states across the country – ranked choice voting. FairVote’s Avery Hyde breaks down the Michigan and Wisconsin primary elections – and how ranked choice voting solves the “zombie vote” problem – in the video below.

To learn more about ranked choice voting in Michigan and Wisconsin, visit Rank MI Vote and Voters First Wisconsin. To support ranked choice voting where you live, find a ranked choice voting group in your state today.