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Jonathan Madison's avatar

RCV has the potential to dramatically improve American elections. What is particularly encouraging is that among the many possible positive reforms to US elections, RCV is probably the easiest to implement. Many places already have. The political parties could apply it to their primary processes tomorrow if they wanted. Let's hope it continues to spread.

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Kate's avatar

Ya gotta love MA very own Jasiel Correa...

Fall River, Massachusetts recall election, 2019: Mayor Jasiel Correia was recalled by a landslide, 61% to 39%. But his 35% of votes was enough to win the plurality election to replace himself. Later, he lost his re-election bid and is now incarcerated for crimes in office.

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