This bill amends Iowa's election laws to explicitly prohibit the use of ranked choice voting and instant runoff voting in all elections within the state. The new legal language clarifies that voters are only allowed to vote for the number of candidates equal to the number of positions available for each office. If a voter exceeds this limit, their ballot for that office will not be counted.

Additionally, the bill provides definitions for "local government" and the voting methods being prohibited. Local government is defined to include various political subdivisions such as cities, towns, counties, and schools. The bill outlines the mechanics of ranked choice and instant runoff voting, emphasizing that these methods involve ranking candidates and transferring votes based on preferences until a candidate achieves a majority or the required number of elected positions is filled. Overall, the legislation aims to standardize voting methods in Iowa by eliminating these alternative voting systems.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 43.37, 49.93