Election officials in Santa Clara County are considering adopting ranked choice voting starting in 2024. The move comes after some community leaders in Alameda County raised concerns over the system following the recent elections there. Those who support ranked choice voting say it eliminates the need for run off elections, saving a lot of money, while critics say it's confusing. What are officials in Santa Clara saying?

<p>Election officials in Santa Clara County are considering adopting ranked choice voting starting in 2024. The move comes after some community leaders in Alameda County raised concerns over the system following the recent elections there. Those who support ranked choice voting say it eliminates the need for run off elections, saving a lot of money, while critics say it's confusing. What are officials in Santa Clara saying?</p>

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