Summary
Ferndale voters approved a ballot measure that opens the door to Instant Runoff Voting, so future city elections could use ranked ballots instead of a separate runoff. That changes how ballots are counted and could mean you rank candidates rather than pick just one. The details still depend on how the city implements it.
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Impact analysis
Expect some upfront costs for new voting equipment, ballot design, and voter education, though the city may save money by avoiding a second runoff election.
Voters who like ranking candidates and candidates outside the major parties could benefit, since they can express more preferences without a separate runoff.
Some voters may find ranked ballots confusing at first, and candidates who relied on low-turnout runoffs could lose an advantage.
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