In the news
"Victory for D.C. Voters: Ranked Choice Voting, Semi-Open Primaries Upheld in the District"
By Campaign Legal Center
June 2, 2026: "The court has rejected baseless challenges brought by partisan actors against Initiative 83, confirming that the initiative's provisions do not violate District or federal law."
"Respect the will of voters, fund semi-open primaries"
By Lisa Rice
July 17, 2025: "The D.C. Council has voted to fund one part of Initiative 83. But another crucial aspect of the law is still in limbo."
"D.C. Democrats tarnish themselves by resisting ranked-choice voting"
By the Washington Post Editorial Board
July 7, 2025: "Initiative 83 would make the election system fairer. The D.C. Council should fund its implementation."
"D.C. approves Initiative 83 for ranked-choice voting"
By Veterans for All Voters
November 5, 2024: "Voters in our nation’s capital have overwhelmingly passed Initiative 83 to bring ranked choice voting to the District. The initiative currently leads, 73%-27%, and is winning in all eight of the city’s wards."