KIJEWSKI: Ranked Choice Voting in Michigan Would Be a Misguided Experiment - The Midwesterner

Anatomy of a Ballot Initiative: How Michigan Is Organizing for Ranked Choice Voting - Rank The Vote

By Mark Bauer When 65 percent of Americans say they feel exhausted just thinking about politics, that should be a warning sign that something’s not quite right. Our outdated voting methods contribute to our hyper-polarized politics, which is likely putting our cortisol levels in overdrive. In Michigan, a growing grassroots coalition believes it’s time for an upgrade. Their solution? Ranked choice voting, a simple reform with the …

KIJEWSKI: Ranked choice voting in Michigan would be a misguided experiment - The Midwesterner

The Michigan Board of Canvassers just allowed ranked choice voting (RCV) to get one step closer to appearing on the November 2026 ballot.  However, the push to impose RCV in our elections threatens to undermine the clarity and fairness of our democratic process. While proponents claim RCV fosters fairness and reduces polarization, the reality is […]