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Ranked Choice Voting Advisory Committee
About the Ranked Choice Voting Advisory Committee
In November 2022, Seattle voters approved a ballot measure to use Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in Primary Elections for City of Seattle offices, including the Mayor, City Attorney, and City Council. Beginning in the August 2027 Primary Election, Seattle voters will rank the candidates in order of preference instead of voting for a single candidate.
The RCV Advisory Commitee was formed by King County Elections (KCE) to ensure transparency, accuracy, and community engagement in the implementation of Ranked Choice Voting for Seattle voters. This group represents diverse communities across Seattle and will provide input and advice to King County Elections throughout the implementation process.
Who is a member of the RCV Advisory Committee?
- Andes Kong, Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC)
- Arabbi Saho, Somali Family Safety Task Force
- Cindy Black, Fix Democracy First
- Elsa Brown, City of Seattle
- Eliseo Juarez, King County Councils’ Citizen Election Oversight Committee (CEOC)
- Jazmine Smith, Washington Bus
- Judy Brown, King County Elections Disability Advisory Committee (DAC)
- Kamau Chege, WA Community Alliance
- Les Bowen, Secretary of State
- Lisa Ayrault, FairVote
- Lydia Faitalia, Seattle Youth Commission
- Matthew Patrick Thomas, King County Republican Party
- Miguel Maestas, El Centro de la Raza
- Nilu Jenks, King County Democratic Party
- Reese Hutchinson, League of Women Voters
How were members appointed?
King County Elections invited representatives from community-based organizations who serve a diversity of viewpoints and backgrounds to join the RCV Advisory Committee. All members are appointed by Director Julie Wise.
What is the role of the RCV Advisory Committee?
The RCV Advisory Committee will provide input and advice on a number of topics related to RCV in the City of Seattle.When does the RCV Advisory Committee meet?
Beginning in September 2024, the RCV Advisory Committee will meet every other month through the end of 2027.