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BlueGreenLady

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5. Yes, it's confusing but

Reply to progressoid (Reply #4)

Fri Jan 12, 2024, 02:13 PM

Jan 2024

Apparently Rank Choice voting has been added and they have not updated the sample ballot on their website.
According to this ABC news video and several Democratic election workers I have talked to, we will have to rank our presidential preference.
https://www.kaaltv.com/news/iowa-democratic-caucuses-switching-to-ranked-choice-voting/

"Iowa Democratic Caucuses switching to ranked-choice voting
By KAALTV
January 2, 2024 - 6:52 PM
Changes coming to Iowa Democratic Caucuses
(ABC 6 News) – The Iowa caucuses are two weeks away; tonight, local Democratic leaders want to remind people
things will look a little different this year

Democratic voters now have to request a “presidential preference” card, where voters will rank which presidential
candidate they want to represent the party.
https://www.kaaltv.com/news/iowa-democratic-caucuses-switching-to-ranked-choice-voting/

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Ranked Choice Voting Dilemma [View all] BlueGreenLady Jan 2024 OP

Can you write in somebody else? calimary Jan 2024 #1

Good Question BlueGreenLady Jan 2024 #6

Thanks! I'd be interested in hearing about your findings. calimary Jan 2024 #10

Yeah, I don't think I like this ranked choice voting, people can't decide even on one favorite much less the rest Walleye Jan 2024 #2

I don't think Old Crank Jan 2024 #3

If the sample ballot from the IDP is any indication of how it works, it appears you only get one choice. progressoid Jan 2024 #4

Yes, it's confusing but BlueGreenLady Jan 2024 #5

Ah, I see. progressoid Jan 2024 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author madaboutharry Jan 2024 #8

Leave blank IbogaProject Jan 2024 #9

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