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A bill for an act allowing the use of ranked choice and instant runoff voting in local government elections in this state.

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

IA SF 561 · Sf · 2025-2026

Stage: In committee
Sponsors: 8
Latest action: Mar 11, 2025

Where it stands

Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
In committee · Mar 11, 2025
Floor (Not started)
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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

Bill DotzlerLead sponsor
Janice WeinerLead sponsor
Matt BlakeLead sponsor
Mike ZimmerLead sponsor
Molly DonahueLead sponsor
Sarah GarriottLead sponsor
Tom TownsendLead sponsor
Zach WahlsLead sponsor

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in Iowa.

Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.

Work with this bill

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