Summary
The commission endorsed a letter asking City Council to create a charter amendment committee to put ranked choice voting on the November 2026 ballot for municipal races, eliminating the city primary. Supporters cite higher turnout and more representative outcomes in cities like Minneapolis; a trigger clause would activate it only when LA County has the technology.
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Last discussed Feb 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Supporters say consolidating into one municipal election per cycle would save the city money on election costs.
Voters who want more choice and candidates who build broad coalitions, per supporters' research.
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