From a new article by Fair Vote writing at IVN, a publication of the Independent Voter Project and the Foundation for Independent Voter Education:
The Fair Representation Act gives voters of all backgrounds and all political stripes the power to elect House Members who reflect their views and will work constructively with others in Congress. Under the Fair Representation Act, there will be more choices and several winners elected in each district. Congress will remain the same size, but districts will be larger, each electing 3, 4, or 5 winners.
Voters will be free to rank their choices without fear of “spoilers.” No district will be “red” or “blue.” Every district will fairly reflect the spectrum of voters. Voters are clamoring for change. The Fair Representation Act is effective, constitutional, and grounded in American traditions. It will ensure that every vote counts and all voices are heard.
See more about the Fair Representation Act here.
Sigh says
“Voters will be free to rank their choices without fear of “spoilers.” ”
According to the Fair Representation Act memo, this is essentially IRV for single-member districts . IRV definitely still suffers from the spoiler effect, in which it’s not safe to vote honestly.
We need to abandon ranked-choice voting and use ratings-based voting.