Ranked-choice voting is an electoral system that allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference rather than selecting just one. If no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated. Voters who chose that candidate have their votes redistributed to their next preferred candidates. This process continues until a candidate achieves a majority. This voting method aims to ensure that the winning candidate has broader support among the electorate. It can reduce the impact of vote-splitting and encourage more diverse candidates to run, as voters can express their preferences without fear of wasting their votes.