The 2024 presidential election will be conducted with a variety of voting rules across the country. This article explores several notable differences in how states will cast their ballots, from ranked choice voting in Alaska and Maine to open primaries in California and Washington, highlighting unique processes like Louisiana’s runoff election system and Nebraska’s dual abortion measures on the ballot.
Ranked choice voting (RCV) has sparked debate in recent elections, with proponents claiming it leads to a more representative electoral process and encourages voter engagement, while critics argue it favors extreme candidates and disrupts the party system. The practice has been implemented in some states, including Alaska and Maine, and is being considered in others. Despite its recent prevalence, RCV remains a controversial topic, with supporters and opponents alike presenting strong arguments for and against its use.
