Bill > H610

This bill introduces "Instant Runoff Voting" (IRV), a method of voting where voters rank candidates in order of preference, and votes are recounted in rounds if no candidate initially wins a majority. In each round, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and ballots are reallocated to the voters' next highest-ranked choice among the remaining candidates until one candidate secures a majority. This bill specifically mandates the use of IRV for primary elections and caucuses for certain statewide offices (governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of the commonwealth, state treasurer, and state auditor) when three or more candidates are running, replacing the current system for these specific races. The bill also outlines how ballots should be marked, requiring voters to indicate their first choice and allowing them to rank subsequent preferences, and directs the secretary of the commonwealth to ensure voting equipment is compatible with IRV and to conduct a voter education campaign.