Why Democrats are fighting over ranked choice voting in the 2028 election

‘Setback’ for Socialist Wing? DNC Set For Weekend Vote On Rule For 2028 Primaries

By FRED LUCAS, The Daily Signal | August 14, 2026 Democrats will vote this weekend on a resolution to ban ranked choice voting, in a proxy battle between the establishment wing of the party and the ascendant Democratic Socialists of America. On Saturday, delegates attending the Democratic National Committee’s Summer Meeting in Austin, Texas, will vote on a resolution to ban ranked choice voting in presidential primary contests. The DSA favors th…

DC Just Adopted Ranked-Choice Voting. The DNC May Undermine It.

DC leaders are calling on the Democratic National Committee to reject its proposed ban on RCV in presidential primaries.

DNC Set for Vote on DSA-Opposed Rule for 2028 Primaries

Democrats will vote this weekend on a resolution to ban ranked choice voting, in a proxy battle between the establishment wing of the party and the ascendant Democratic Socialists of America. On Saturday, delegates attending the Democratic National Committee’s Summer Meeting in Austin, Texas, will vote on a resolution to ban ranked choice voting in...

Why Democrats are fighting over ranked choice voting in the 2028 election

The dispute over ranked choice voting reflects a broader rift in the DNC between state party officials and the D.C. establishment.