Summary
Palm Desert is switching up how you vote for city council! Ranked-choice voting is coming, and five people want your vote. It's a whole new ballgame for local elections.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
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- 3
Impact analysis
This change won't cost you extra cash, but it might change how your vote counts!
Voters get more say, and candidates might have to appeal to a broader base.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (6)
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