-Ranked choice voting is a fair and better way to vote
that gives voters more voice and more choice.
Whether you're a renter or a homeowner,
you live in Rainier Beach or Magnolia,
you have deep roots in Seattle or you're a newcomer,
most of us agree that our democracy works best
when everyone is fully heard.
With ranked choice voting, you have the freedom
to vote for your candidates in the order you prefer.
And know that your vote and your voice will matter.
Ranked choice voting lets you rank candidates
based on your first, second, and third choices and so on,
so that even if your first choice candidate doesn't win,
you can still affect the outcome of the election
because your vote will count towards your next choice.
The other option on the ballot encourages you to select
all the candidates you could settle for
rather than the ones you really want to win.
And you can't differentiate
between the candidates you like best
and who you could just live with.
Ranked choice voting is a proven system
that is already being used in more than 50 cities
and counties across the U.S.
It has encouraged more positive campaigning
and data shows that voters like it and find it simple.
Together, and with the support of organizations
like the League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County,
the King County Democrats, Fair Vote Washington,
and many other community-based organizations,
we can give voters more voice and more choice
with ranked choice voting. Vote yes on 1B.