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Educational videos that explain ranked-choice voting.
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Hear about the changes coming to Portland's election methods and form of government from Portlanders across the city

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Ranked-Choice Voting Educational Videos

City of Portland Voter Education Town Hall (Oct. 19, 2024) 

Multnomah County: Ranked-Choice Voting

KGW Straight Talk with Laural Porter: Here's how Portland's ranked-choice voting system works


The City of Portland is sharing these videos solely for informational purposes. This does not mean these organizations are endorsed by the City of Portland Elections Office. 

Washington Community Alliance: Ranked-Choice Voting and Multimember Districts

Fair Vote: What is ranked-choice voting?

Rank the Vote: How does ranked-choice voting work?

MPR News: How does ranked-choice voting work?

Rose City Reform: How does Single Transferable Vote Work in Portland, Oregon

The Oregonian: Here’s how Portland’s one-of-a-kind City Council elections will work – but with doughnuts

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