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In April 2025, Oakland, California conducted its fifth mayoral election utilizing ranked-choice voting (RCV). Several other cities in the United States, such as Minneapolis and New York City, have implemented RCV in certain elections in recent years. Supporters of RCV highlight the steps of Oakland, and other cities, as an effort to make elections more …