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Ranked-Choice Voting Amendment

This amendment gives voters more power and control over elections by allowing them to rank candidates in order of preference. Whether it's the President, a U.S. Senator, or a House member, voters can indicate not just their top choice but also their second, third, or further choices.

The goal is simple: make elections more fair, representative, and accountable. By counting voter preferences in a ranked system, the winning candidate must have broad support, reducing the impact of spoilers or strategic manipulation. Every voter's voice matters, and every vote is accurately counted.

The amendment protects elections from interference, ensuring that federal officials cannot seize or manipulate ballots, and that states retain authority to run elections according to their constitutions. Ballots and votes are securely handled with full documentation and transparency, and violations of these rules carry legal consequences.

This is a non-partisan reform. It does not favor any party or candidate—its purpose is to make federal elections more reliable, more accountable, and more reflective of the will of the people. By strengthening integrity and ensuring every voter's preference counts, this amendment enhances trust in our elections and in our democracy.

Bottom line: Ranked-choice voting empowers voters, ensures fair outcomes, protects the integrity of elections, and makes elected officials accountable to the broadest possible support.

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