Description
Title: Adopting A Ranked Choice Voting System, Repealing And Replacing Article II, Sections 7 And 8 Of The City Charter, And Directing The City Clerk To Develop Educational Materials (Rogers, Fiebelkorn and Telles)
Summary
The City of Albuquerque's Council Bill O-26-13, sponsored by Councilors Nichole Rogers, Tammy Fiebelkorn, and Stephanie Telles, proposes the adoption of a ranked choice voting (RCV) system, amending the City Charter's election provisions. This legislation allows voters to rank candidates for Mayor and City Council in order of preference during regular local elections, set to commence in November 2027. The aim is to eliminate costly runoff elections, which have burdened the City financially and have historically seen lower voter turnout. An educational campaign will be developed by the City Clerk to inform residents about RCV and encourage participation. This shift aligns Albuquerque with other New Mexico cities and over 60 jurisdictions nationwide that already use RCV