RVC Part 3 of 3: How to Get Involved in Ranked-Choice Voting in Your State or Community

Part 3 of 3: How to Get Involved in Ranked-Choice Voting in Your State or Community

How to Get Involved With Ranked-Choice Voting — Practical Steps

Whether you like ranked-choice voting, dislike it, or are undecided, here’s how you can actually participate in your area.Step-by-Step Action Guide

Learn What’s Happening in Your Area

• Go to FairVote.org and RCVResources.org — they have excellent maps showing where RCV is used or being considered.

• Check Ballotpedia.org — search “Ranked-choice voting [Your State]”.

Understand Your State’s Rules

• Does your state allow citizen ballot initiatives?

• What are the signature requirements?

• Has your state banned RCV or passed a “local option” law?

Get Involved Locally (Often the Easiest Starting Point)

• Attend your city council or county commission meetings and speak during public comment.

• Talk to your local election clerk or county auditor.

• Support or oppose local efforts (many cities adopt RCV through charter changes).

Connect With Existing Groups

• FairVote has state and local partners.

• Search online for “[Your City/County] Ranked Choice Voting” or “[Your State] RCV Coalition”.

Contact Your Representatives

• Email or call your state legislators and tell them your thoughts — especially if you’re in a rural area. Rural voices are important in these conversations.

For Oregon Readers Specifically

• Watch how Portland’s and Multnomah County’s RCV elections go in 2026.

• Follow the Secretary of State’s study on RCV (due September 2026).

• A future statewide measure is most likely in 2028 or later.

Final Advice

Start small. Even attending one meeting or sharing factual information with neighbors makes a difference. Whether you want to help bring RCV to your area, stop it, or just make sure it’s done fairly, getting informed and showing up is the most important step.