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“If a voting system requires extensive public education before voters understand how ballots will be counted, is it really making elections more accessible?” — Ken Cuccinelli, National Chairman, Election Transparency Initiative; former Attorney General of Virginia
Arlington, VA — June 5, 2026 —The Election Transparency Initiative is pleased to announce that The New York Sun has published an op-ed by ETI examining growing concerns surrounding ranked-choice voting.
The article, “Constitutional, Legal Doubts Grow Over Ranked-Choice Voting,” explores recent developments across the country, including statewide bans, voter rejections, court rulings, and implementation challenges that have fueled renewed debate over the voting system.
The piece highlights concerns about transparency, exhausted ballots, constitutional conflicts, and the increasing difficulty many voters face in understanding how election outcomes are determined under ranked-choice voting.
As more states, courts, and voters reassess ranked-choice voting, the debate increasingly centers on whether election systems should prioritize simplicity, transparency, and public confidence.
Read the full op-ed in The New York Sun:
https://www.nysun.com/article/constitutional-legal-doubts-grow-over-ranked-choice-voting
“Election systems should not only be accurate. They should also be understandable and transparent. Public confidence depends on both.” — Ken Cuccinelli
Media Availability
Ken Cuccinelli is available for television, radio, podcast, and print interviews regarding ranked choice voting and other election related issues.
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About the Election Transparency Initiative
ETI works nationwide to advance commonsense election reforms that protect the integrity of the vote and strengthen public trust in election outcomes by enhancing transparency, accountability, and confidence in American elections. Ken Cuccinelli serves as National Chairman of ETI. He previously served as Acting Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and as Attorney General of Virginia.
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