They said it: Ranked-choice voting to lower election costs?

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Trinity Audioplayer ready...“Yes, elections are expensive, especially in California … but sometimes, the costs of elections are some of the best and most cost-effective expenditures a government can make.”

— Retired Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone, pushing back on San Jose’s vote last week to explore a measure for the June 2028 ballot that would allow ranked-choice voting in special elections. Advocates argue it would eliminate the cost of a second, runoff election but critics say the complex process could undermine public confidence in the vote.