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ap: Odds are your vote for Denver mayor won’t matter. There is a better way.

Ranked choice voting provides a compelling alternative where more voters have a say

There are currently 17 candidate vying to become Denver's next mayor. Pictured on top row, from left to right are: Andy Rougeot, Debbie Ortega, Ean Thomas Tafoya, Kelly Brough, Leslie Herod and Lisa Calderón. Pictured in the middle row, from left to right are: Mike Johnston, Thomas Wolf, Trinidad Rodriguez, Kwame Spearman and Chris Hansen. Pictured in the bottom row, from left to right are: Al Gardner, Aurelio Martinez, James Walsh, Renate Behrens, Robert Treta and Terrance Roberts. (Photos by The Denver Post and provided by Al Gardner)
There are currently 17 candidate vying to become Denver’s next mayor. Pictured on top row, from left to right are: Andy Rougeot, Debbie Ortega, Ean Thomas Tafoya, Kelly Brough, Leslie Herod and Lisa Calderón. Pictured in the middle row, from left to right are: Mike Johnston, Thomas Wolf, Trinidad Rodriguez, Kwame Spearman and Chris Hansen. Pictured in the bottom row, from left to right are: Al Gardner, Aurelio Martinez, James Walsh, Renate Behrens, Robert Treta and Terrance Roberts. (Photos by The Denver Post and provided by Al Gardner)
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As many as 80% of Denver voters — because their preferred candidate won’t make the runoff — will be disenfranchised. Some will become disaffected and less likely to vote in the run-off.
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