Why do i need to rank my choices?
In 2009, Minneapolis adopted ranked choice voting as the voting mechanism for city offices.
The mayor, city council, park board, and others are elected through the ranked choice system
how do i rank my choices?
The candidates are listed on your ballot and you are allowed to rank up to three candidates in total.
You must rank them #1, #2, and #3.
There is no requirement to rank 3 candidates.
You can rank zero to three candidates.
How are the votes counted?
Multiple rounds of counting can take place with ranked choice voting.
This is the process for single seat offices.
Those include the mayor, city council, and park board district commissioner.
A 50% plus one vote count is needed to win.
Once that number is reached, the election is over regardless of the round.
Round One
- Each candidate's #1 ranks are tabulated.
- Any candidates without a mathematical chance of winning are eliminated.
- The #2 choices for the eliminated candidates are added to the candidates that remain.
Round Two
- The reallocated votes are tabulated.
- Any candidates without a mathematical chance of winning are eliminated.
- The next choices (#2 or #3) for the eliminated candidates are added to the remaining candidates
Round Three and beyond
- The reallocated votes are tabulated.
- Any candidates without a mathematical chance of winner are eliminated.
- The next choices (#2 or #3) for the eliminated candidates are added to the remaining candidates.
- If there are no more candidates ranked on a ballot, no further actions are taken with that ballot.
Why should I not Rank FREY?
As noted above, no voter is required to rank three candidates
The requirement is for up to three candidates.
You should rank at least two candidates.
Beating Jacob will almost certainly require two rounds of counting. Once you have a preferred candidate, choose at least one more candidate you’d prefer over Jacob.
It shouldn’t be hard to find a second or third choice that’s at least slightly better than Jacob.
It’s probably fine to leave the third space blank.
Make sure you have a #1 and #2 before you go to vote!
In the case of Jacob, his name recognition alone will ensure that he has quite a few #2 or #3 ranks.
Additional rankings could tip the election in his favor.
A #2 or #3 vote for Frey is a vote for the status quo.
Our opinion is that the status quo is unacceptable.
If you agree that the status quo is unacceptable, then Frey needs to stay off of your ballots.
Rank whomever for #1, #2, or #3.
Leave the status quo off your ballot.
Don't Rank Frey.
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