No strawmen
Show the best arguments for RCV. Show the best arguments against it.
If an argument cannot survive seeing the evidence against it, it is not a strong argument.
Arguments supporters make
- Voters can express backup preferences.
- A favorite can remain first while alternatives are still recorded.
- Some elections can avoid a separate runoff.
- Candidates may seek support beyond their strongest base.
Questions critics raise
- Is the ballot harder to understand?
- How often do ballots become exhausted?
- Does RCV actually change campaign behavior?
- Would another election method solve the problem better?
- How should ties and unusual ballot markings be handled?
Data pass: Each claim and criticism will receive supporting research, contrary research, and source links.