Peoria Township voters gave the thumbs up to the concept of ranked choice voting, a measure that would allow voters to rank their candidates in order of preference. The practice of “ranked choice” voting is only advisory.

This initiative would enable ranked-choice voting starting in 2026, and would allow unaffiliated voters to cast ballots in a party primary. Source: Election results are from The Associated Press. By The New York Times election results team: Michael Andre,

D.C. has approved Initiative 83, according to the AP, so expect two big changes to local elections: ranked-choice voting and allowing independents to vote in primaries. The big picture: Supporters of ranked-choice voting say it will press candidates to build a broader coalition of supporters and that open primaries will allow more people to have a say in key races.