| Monte Fran, Dan Rosenthal | CT Mirror |
In a democracy, the strength of our institutions is measured by their ability to evolve while maintaining stability. That is precisely the approach the Governor’s Working Group on Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) took over the past year, and the result is a well-reasoned, narrowly tailored proposal that deserves passage by the General Assembly.
It is a carefully constructed, bipartisan effort that embraces flexibility, allowing local governments and political parties to adopt RCV at their discretion. It does not upend Connecticut’s election system; rather, it enhances it by ensuring that votes are counted in a way that reflects the will of the majority.
”Now, it is up to legislators to act
The Working Group, formed at the direction of Gov. Ned Lamont, was a diverse, bipartisan panel of legislators, election officials, academics, and civic leaders. After months of careful study, including direct engagement with the public through hearings and discussions, the Working Group has provided a roadmap that is both pragmatic and forward-looking. Now, it is up to legislators to act.