Rep. Beyer says ranked-choice voting could be an antidote to polarizing politics

While the results of the ranked-choice Arlington County Board election have yet to be determined, the voting method has a champion in Rep. Don Beyer.
Beyer tells ARLnow that voters are more likely to see someone they support reach the Board. He had another reason for supporting ranked-choice voting, too: it rewards candidates who build diverse coalitions, meaning more moderate candidates emerge triumphant.
“I’m a very strong supporter of ranked choice voting as it maximizes the happi