Bill > B26-0540

This bill amends the District of Columbia Election Code to adjust the implementation timeline for ranked choice voting (RCV), a voting method that allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference instead of choosing just one candidate. Specifically, the bill changes the previous language referencing the "June 2026 primary election" to instead apply to the "first election held after January 1, 2027", effectively delaying the implementation of ranked choice voting. The bill includes standard provisions for fiscal impact review and will take effect after mayoral approval, congressional review, and publication, with a temporary duration of 225 days after taking effect. This adjustment 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 compared to traditional "first-past-the-post" electoral methods.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0540