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Ranked-choice voting could make Washington's local elections more fun

Ranked-choice voting could make Washington's local elections more fun

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It’s really too bad that the ranked-choice voting system under consideration in the Legislature wouldn’t take effect in time for the already wide-open races for Seattle mayor and city council this year. Because House Bill 1156 could radically alter the conduct and outcome of local elections in Washington’s cities, counties and port districts.

Here’s how …

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