Bill > B26-0539

This bill amends the District of Columbia Election Code to delay the implementation of ranked choice voting (a voting method where voters rank candidates in order of preference) from the June 2026 primary election to the first election held after January 1, 2027. The bill is an emergency measure, which means it will only remain in effect for 90 days after being approved by the Mayor (or by the City Council overriding a mayoral veto). The bill also adopts the Budget Director's fiscal impact statement, which assesses the potential financial consequences of the proposed change. By shifting the implementation date, the bill provides additional time for election officials and voters to prepare for the transition to ranked choice voting, which can be a more complex voting system than traditional "first past the post" elections.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0539