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This bill establishes a comprehensive set of reforms for congressional elections, focusing on three main areas: ranked choice voting, multi-member districts, and nonpartisan redistricting. Under the ranked choice voting provisions, states would be required to implement a voting system where voters can rank candidates in order of preference, with ballots redistributed if no candidate receives a majority. For states with multiple representatives, the bill mandates the creation of multi-member districts, with states having six or more representatives required to establish districts that elect between three and five representatives. The nonpartisan redistricting reform would require states to draw congressional districts using specific criteria that prioritize equal population, voting rights protections, political diversity, and community interests, while explicitly prohibiting drawing districts to favor or disfavor any political party. The bill applies to congressional elections starting with the 2026 Senate elections and the 2030 House of Representatives reapportionment, provides financial support to states for implementing ranked choice voting, and establishes a robust legal framework for challenging redistricting plans, including exclusive federal court jurisdiction and expedited review processes. Notably, the bill does not affect state and local election processes and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is found unconstitutional, the rest remains in effect.

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