Cases & Actions
PR and RCV Advocacy
The Election Law Clinic is continuing its state and local-level efforts by partnering with local organizations and advocates in promoting theadoption of proportional representation (“PR”) and ranked-choice voting (“RCV”) in their local communities. PR and RCV, when used in multi-winner elections, enfranchise racial, ethnic, and political minorities; de-emphasize the effects of geography and gerrymandering; and incentivize coalition building and depolarization. These election systems offer a non-partisan election solution for localities seeking to ensure a meaningful right to vote is preserved for all.
STATUS: ACTIVE
UPDATED: February 14, 2026.
ISSUES: Voting
BACKGROUND
ELC was asked to provide testimony in the Washington State Legislature regarding the passage of HB 2210. The bill offers localities the optionto use RCV in their elections, and is intended to protect local representation by strengthening and securing fair elections in local governments.
ADVOCACY
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Professor Ruth Greenwood and Student Jack Haney offered written testimony.
DOCUMENTS
Written Testimony for Maryland Voting Rights Act
Testimony in support of House Bill 1104
MARCH 03, 2023
Written Testimony for Connecticut State Voting Rights Act
Testimony in support of Senate Bill 1226
MARCH 20, 2023
New Jersey Voting Rights Act Report
NJVRA NOW - Why New Jersey Needs Its Own Voting Rights Act
AUGUST 16, 2023