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This bill allows political parties in Connecticut to implement ranked-choice voting (RCV) in their primary elections for nominating candidates for elective offices. Ranked-choice voting is an alternative voting method where voters can rank candidates in order of preference, rather than selecting just one candidate, which can provide more nuanced representation of voter preferences. Under this legislation, a political party can adopt RCV for its primaries if the specific rules for implementing the system are filed with the Secretary of the State. This means each political party would have the flexibility to design and adopt its own ranked-choice voting system according to its internal rules, giving parties more autonomy in determining their candidate selection process. The bill does not mandate RCV but provides an optional pathway for parties interested in using this voting method to nominate their candidates.

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