Let's bring ranked choice voting to Hopkins! Ranked choice voting (RCV) is a simple change to our ballot that empowers voters by allowing us to rank candidates 1-2-3.
RCV makes elections more inclusive and representative of the community. Under RCV, women and people of color have a fairer chance and can run and win without worrying about splitting votes with similar candidates. Candidates are also incentivized to run positive campaigns, and to earn a true majority of voter support to win.
Our neighbors in St. Louis Park, Minnetonka, Bloomington, Minneapolis, and Saint Paul already use RCV. Let's empower our voters by joining the club!
The Petition
In June, we submitted nearly 1,000 signatures (more than twice the number needed) to the City Clerk. In early July, we got the news that the signatures were validated—RCV will be on the ballot in November!
Meet the Petitioners
The RCV for Hopkins campaign is being lead by five residents. We come from a variety of different backgrounds, but we all believe in making our democracy stronger and more representative.
“Ranked Choice Voting is a simple reform. Voters rank candidates in order of preference. The result is elections that reward broad support, encourage candidates to reach more voters, and give residents more choice and more voice in their democracy.”
“What I like most about Ranked Choice Voting is that it puts voters first. It gives us more meaningful choices and encourages candidates to build support across the community rather than appeal to a narrow base.
Hopkins is a city that values participation, inclusion, and innovation. We should have an election system that reflects those values.”
“As a younger voter, I know many people in my generation care deeply about the future of our communities.
Ranked Choice Voting helps create a political environment where more candidates can run, more voices can be heard, and more voters can feel represented.”
“At a time when many people feel frustrated with politics, Ranked Choice Voting offers a practical, commonsense improvement to the way we elect our leaders.””