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Grammy Voters Embrace Randomized Ballot for Fairness

9/23/2025

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Starting October 3, Grammy voters will see a randomized ballot order, not alphabetical, to prompt review of all entries.
This change aligns with voting fairness best practices, says Ruby Marchand of the Recording Academy.
Voters can still access an alphabetical PDF (Portable Document Format) and use a search tool; a September 29 webinar will guide them through the new system.

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Story summary

Starting October 3, Grammy voters will see a randomized ballot order, not alphabetical, to prompt review of all entries.
This change aligns with voting fairness best practices, says Ruby Marchand of the Recording Academy.
Voters can still access an alphabetical PDF (Portable Document Format) and use a search tool; a September 29 webinar will guide them through the new system.