See RCV in action.

Four real polls with 100 pre-cast votes each. Every one shows a case where regular voting picks the wrong winner — and ranked choice gets it right.

What is the spoiler effect? When two similar options split the vote, a less-preferred third option can win — even though most people didn't actually want it. Ranked choice voting eliminates this by counting backup preferences whenever no one has a majority.

Office Lunch

Where should the team go for lunch?

Regular voting: Sad Desk Sandwich wins (35%) → RCV winner: Local Taco Truck (65%)

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Team Mascot

What should our team mascot be?

Regular voting: A Filing Cabinet wins (35%) → RCV winner: The Mighty Eagle (65%)

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Movie Night

What should we watch tonight?

Regular voting: The Boss's Vacation Slideshow wins (35%) → RCV winner: Action Blockbuster (65%)

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Weekend Plans

What should we do this weekend?

Regular voting: Reorganize the Storage Unit wins (35%) → RCV winner: Beach Day (65%)

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