Ranked Choice Voting
Updates on Planning and Implementation
See RCV Historical Files for post-election reports of the 2009 RCV election.
2/2009: Although it has commonly been referred to as Instant Runoff Voting, abbreviated "IRV", we will be referring to this method in the future as " Ranked Choice Voting." The term "Ranked Choice" more accurately reflects the process voters will use to rank candidates in single and multi-seat offices. Also "Ranked Choice" does not promise "instant" results from the process. Historical documents will not be renamed to reflect this name change.
During planning and implementation of IRV, updates will be provided updates to the Minneapolis City Council as information becomes available. These updates are posted below:
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Communication (newest listed at top) |
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December 18, 2009 |
City Council Resolution honors all who helped implement the first Ranked Choice election in Minneapolis |
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November 6 & December 4, 2009 |
Election Results certified |
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November 3, 2009 |
Ranked Choice Voting election |
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October 2, 2009 |
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June 11, 2009 |
Minnesota Supreme Court ruling June 11, 2009 - affirmed |
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May 21, 2009 |
RCV Update #10 is posted as the staff report on the May 21 Elections Committee Agenda |
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April 9, 2009 |
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February 6, 2009 |
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September 30, 2008 |
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August 4, 2008 |
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May 1, 2008 |
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April 18, 2008 |
City Council approves next steps to implement Instant Runoff Voting |
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April 18, 2008 |
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April 17, 2008 |
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Mar. 7, 2008 |
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Feb. 29, 2008 |
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Feb. 1, 2008 |
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Sept. 17, 2007 |
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June 14, 2007 |
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January 3, 2007 |
Historical information leading up to placing IRV on the November 2006 ballot:
- IRV Passes for Minneapolis Municipal Offices (IRV Passes)
- IRV Ballot Language & Background (IRV Ballot Language)
- Chronological activity that placed IRV question on November 7, 2006 ballot (Chronological IRV Activity)
Last updated Mar. 28, 2012