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Allowing the use of ranked choice and instant runoff voting in local government elections in this state
Sponsored by Sen. Matt Blake (D), Sen. Molly Donahue (D), Sen. William A. Dotzler Jr. (D), Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott (D), Sen. Thomas Townsend (D), Sen. Zach Wahls (D), Sen. Janice Weiner (D), Sen. Mike Zimmer (D)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedMarch 6, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeMarch 11, 2025
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Local governments in Iowa could start using a new way of voting called ranked choice voting. This method allows voters to list their favorite candidates in order of preference instead of picking just one.1
Read the official explanation
This bill allows ranked choice and instant runoff voting, defined in the bill, to be used to cast or tabulate ballots in elections for local government offices, defined in the bill.
Senate subcommittee
Named March 11, 2025. It hasn’t reported yet.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
Iowa Code it changes
Lobbying
1 for · 2 against · 0 undecided · Who →