Stronger Voices, Fair Representation for All
Annapolis
Anne Arundel County
Ordinance O-35-25, “Ranked-Choice Voting in Annapolis City Elections” was introduced on July 28, 2025 by Aldermen Harry Huntley and Rob Savidge.
A public hearing was held on September 8.
Contact our team lead at annapolis@rcvmd.org.
Frederick
Frederick County
Local residents are building a broad coalition of support. A recent candidate survey found 90% of the candidates for city council support ranked choice voting.
Greenbelt
Prince George’s County
Vote YES on Question 1 on November 4, 2025!
The legacy voting system used today can lead to unequal representation and force voters to make tradeoffs between the candidates they like for Mayor and Council.
With ranked choice voting, everyone has an equal voice. Voters can fully express their support for their preferred candidates. No strategic voting. No wasted votes. No limited voice. A stronger democracy with fair representation.
| Plurality At-Large (Current Voting System) Voters have up to 7 votes. Candidates need 40% of voters’ support. More candidates can reach the threshold but not win. Costly runoffs if there is a tie or less than 7 candidates reach the threshold. Encourages strategic and bullet voting. Limits represe | Ranked Choice Voting (Question 1) Voters rank candidates. Candidates need 12.5% of votes cast. No more than 7 candidates win. Eliminates runoffs and saves the city money. Eliminates strategic and bullet voting. Voters fully express their vote. Generates fair representation for all voters. |
KEY ELECTION DATES
Return your Mail-in-Ballot by 6 PM on Nov. 4
Early Vote: Saturday, Nov. 1 – Sunday, Nov. 2
Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025
VOTING PRECINCTS
Precinct #3 – Community Center (Gymnasium) 15 Crescent Road
Precinct #6 – Police Station (Multipurpose Room) 550 Crescent Road
Precinct #8 – Springhill Lake Rec. Center (Clubhouse) 6101 Cherrywood Lane
Precinct #13– Greenbriar Community Building (Terrace Room) 7600 Hanover Parkway
Precinct #18– Schrom Hills Park (Clubhouse) 6915 Hanover Parkway
Hyattsville
Prince George’s County
The Council may consider legislation soon. The Board of Supervisors is reviewing potential changes to future elections.
Rockville
Montgomery County
The Mayor and Council have signaled their support for ranked choice voting for future city elections.
Advancing Democracy Through Ranked Choice Voting
Discover how ranked choice voting can enhance representation and empower Maryland voters at every level.
Fairer Elections
Ranked choice voting ensures that every vote counts, promoting outcomes that truly reflect voter preferences.
Greater Voter Engagement
Our approach encourages more participation by making elections more inclusive and competitive.
Reducing Political Polarization
By supporting consensus-building candidates, ranked choice voting fosters cooperation and civility in politics.
