Bill · H.R. 2562· House(119-HR-2562)
District of Columbia One Vote One Choice Act
- Introduced
- 4/1/2025
- Last activity
- 4/1/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Lawler
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "District of Columbia One Vote One Choice Act," seeks to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002. It specifically aims to prohibit the District of Columbia from using ranked choice voting in its elections. This prohibition applies to all elections for public office within the District, including federal offices. Additionally, it covers any ballot initiatives or referendums. The bill includes various redesignations and clerical amendments to the existing Act.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill uses federal authority to restrict the local election methods of the District of Columbia.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this protect the right to vote?-3
The bill restricts a specific voting method available to D.C. residents, which may limit voter choice.
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?-3
Prohibiting ranked choice voting reduces the variety of electoral systems available to voters.
Would people in cities be better off under this?-3
The bill specifically impacts the voting mechanisms for residents of the District of Columbia.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- No specific positive impacts or benefits for individuals or groups are listed in the text provided.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Prohibition of Ranked Choice Voting: Under Section 2(a), the District of Columbia would be prohibited from carrying out elections using a system where voters rank candidates in order of preference. This applies to all public office elections, including federal offices, as well as ballot initiatives or referendums (Section 2(a)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Access-3Improves Voting Rights-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4Improves Electoral Process-2Increase States Rights-2
- 4/1/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York