The publicity over ranked choice, and the city’s necessary education campaign to explain Ranked Choice Voting, did help spark interest and drive up turnout. — JOURNAL NORTH EDITORIAL BOARD
For an election to be successful and democratic, voters and candidates must be well informed and know enough about the system to cast ballots that are legally valid. They must have confidence in their local government. To build this trust and credibility with a new voting system, mainstream and disadvantaged voters, community influencers and advocates must be educated, engaged, and mobilized.