Summary
Ever wondered if ranked choice voting actually works? A new analysis looked at Berkeley's city council election to see how it played out in real life. It's a deep dive into how your vote can make a bigger difference.
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Impact analysis
This analysis doesn't directly impact your wallet, but it could change how future elections are run, potentially affecting campaign spending.
Voters who want their choices to be more accurately reflected and candidates who might perform better under this system could benefit.
No groups negatively affected
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