Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) is an electoral system that allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference rather than choosing just one. When votes are counted, if no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated. Voters who selected that candidate will have their votes transferred to their next choice. This process continues until a candidate achieves a majority.
RCV aims to ensure that the winning candidate has broader support among voters. It can reduce the impact of "spoiler" candidates and encourages more diverse candidates to run, as voters can express their preferences without fear of wasting their vote.