On November 8, 2022, Seattle residents get to vote on a change to the voting system itself! There’s a lot written about that change, but it quickly bogs down in details. Here you can see what a ballot would look like under each method, for easy comparison.
Plurality Voting
Vote for one:
| Candidate |
|---|
| ⬭ Bruce Harrell |
| ⬭ Lorena González |
| ⬭ Colleen Echohawk |
| ⬭ Jessyn Farrell |
| ⬭ Arthur Langlie |
If you like this kind of ballot, you should vote against Propositions 1A and 1B.
Approval Voting
Vote for all you approve of:
| Candidate |
|---|
| ⬭ Bruce Harrell |
| ⬭ Lorena González |
| ⬭ Colleen Echohawk |
| ⬭ Jessyn Farrell |
| ⬭ Arthur Langlie |
If you like this kind of ballot, you should vote for Proposition 1A.
Ranked-Choice Voting
Vote by ranking candidates of your choice:
| Candidate | 1st Choice | 2nd Choice | 3d Choice | 4th Choice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Harrell | ⬭ | ⬭ | ⬭ | ⬭ |
| Lorena González | ⬭ | ⬭ | ⬭ | ⬭ |
| Colleen Echohawk | ⬭ | ⬭ | ⬭ | ⬭ |
| Jessyn Farrell | ⬭ | ⬭ | ⬭ | ⬭ |
| Arthur Langlie | ⬭ | ⬭ | ⬭ | ⬭ |
If you like this kind of ballot, you should vote for Proposition 1B.
My Opinion
Personally I want a ballot that lets me express my preference the best. That is Ranked-Choice Voting.
Links
- King County website, with statements in favor and against, and their rebuttals.
- Seattle Approves
- Ranked-Choice Voting for Seattle