Support SJR 78, a bill that would place an amendment to the Missouri State Constitution on the ballot to ban ranked choice voting (RCV) and non-citizen voting

Support for SJR 78 is crucial for several reasons:

1. Clarity and Simplicity: Ranked choice voting introduces complexity to the electoral process, confusing voters. SJR 78 would strengthen the clarity, simplicity, and security of Missouri’s current voting system by banning RCV.

2. Preservation of Traditional Voting Methods: SJR 78 would keep the traditional and well-established voting method of one-American, one-vote intact. Whereas, ranked choice voting disrupts this familiar and effective process that voters are accustomed to, minimizing the risk of disorder.

3. Prevention of Voter Disenfranchisement: Ranked choice voting is challenging to navigate and leads to unintentional errors that could invalidate voters’ ballots. SJR 78 prevents RCV-induced disenfranchisement and maintains a voting system that is accessible to all American citizens.

4. Avoidance of Electoral Confusion: The implementation of ranked choice voting has been shown to confuse the understanding of election results in other states.  SJR 78 will avoid unnecessary complexity in the tabulation and reporting of votes, ensuring a transparent and straightforward electoral outcome that is easily understood by both voters and stakeholders.

5. Consistency in Election Administration: Supporting SJR 78 will maintain uniformity in voting procedures, allowing Missouri to uphold the integrity of its electoral system and reduce the likelihood of discrepancies or challenges arising from the introduction of a new voting method and non-citizen voting.

6. Resource Allocation: Implementing ranked choice voting would require expensive resources for voter education, election administration, and technology updates. By supporting SJR 78, Missouri can allocate resources more efficiently to address other pressing issues, without the need for substantial investment in a new and complicated voting system.

7. Public Trust in the Electoral Process: SJR 78 helps to preserve public trust in the electoral process by avoiding unnecessary changes that will raise concerns among voters. A stable and consistent voting system specifically designed for Americans, fosters confidence among citizens, ensuring that their voices are accurately and effectively represented in the democratic process.

Supporting SJR 78  is essential to uphold the principles of clarity, accessibility, and consistency in Missouri’s electoral system, while also avoiding potential challenges associated with the adoption of ranked-choice voting and non-citizen voting.