SB 310 - Bans ranked-choice voting

SB 310 reinforces Texas’ commitment to straightforward election outcomes by clearly banning ranked-choice or preferential voting systems. Under this bill, a winning candidate must secure more than half of the votes actually cast in the initial tally, without any reallocation of votes through runoff-style processes. This ensures that election results are based on voters’ first choices, preserving the integrity of the majority requirement. The bill avoids the cost and complexity of implementing new voting infrastructure for ranked-choice systems. It also reduces potential voter confusion and administrative burdens, promoting transparency and accountability. By codifying a single, traditional voting method, it limits government overreach and prevents the backdoor introduction of confusing or potentially manipulated electoral systems.