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Ranked Choice Voting Campaign Paused Amid Criticism in Michigan

12/19/2025

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Rank MI Vote paused its campaign for ranked choice voting in Michigan, targeting a 2028 ballot.
Pat Zabawa, executive director of Rank MI Vote, said the pause builds momentum and reflects voter engagement.
Republican House Speaker Matt Hall criticized the initiative as a failure and said Michiganders oppose ranked choice voting.
Conservative groups and the Michigan Association of County Clerks urged voters to reject the proposal.

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Rank MI Vote paused its campaign for ranked choice voting in Michigan, targeting a 2028 ballot.
Pat Zabawa, executive director of Rank MI Vote, said the pause builds momentum and reflects voter engagement.
Republican House Speaker Matt Hall criticized the initiative as a failure and said Michiganders oppose ranked choice voting.
Conservative groups and the Michigan Association of County Clerks urged voters to reject the proposal.