Bill > SB6

This bill prohibits the use of ranked-choice voting methods in all elections within Kansas, including federal, state, county, and municipal levels. Ranked-choice voting is specifically defined as a voting system where voters can rank multiple candidates in order of preference, with ballots being tabulated in multiple rounds. In each round, the candidate with the lowest number of votes is eliminated until one candidate receives a majority of votes. The bill mandates that any existing ordinances, resolutions, or regulations implementing ranked-choice voting that were adopted before July 1, 2025, will become null and void. By preventing the use of this alternative voting method, the bill aims to maintain traditional voting procedures where voters select a single candidate, and the candidate with the most votes wins. The legislation would take effect immediately upon publication in the Kansas register, signaling a clear legislative intent to standardize election processes across the state by eliminating ranked-choice voting.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb6/