Question of the Week - What is Ranked Choice Voting?

We are kicking off a weekly feature on the blog called question of the week.  Each week we will answer your questions about Ranked Choice Voting.  Send your questions to info@voteminneapolis.org.

This week we ask:

What is Ranked Choice Voting?

Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) allows voters to rank multiple candidates in order of preference. In Minneapolis, Ranked Choice Voting combines the Primary and the General Election into one event. In 2009, voters may rank up to three candidates for each municipal office.