Rabb congratulates Philadelphia City Council on passing resolution supporting ranked choice voting

Rep. Christopher M. Rabb June 2, 2026 | 10:25 AM

PHILADELPHIA, June 2 – Today, state Rep. Chris Rabb congratulated the Philadelphia City Council for passing a resolution in support of ranked choice voting.

On May 28, council passed a resolution that calls on the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to pass legislation allowing cities and counties to use ranked choice voting in local elections. Ranked choice elections would give voters the option to rank candidates in order of preference.

House Bill 123, legislation introduced by Rabb and co-prime sponsor Rep. John Inglis in November 2025, would provide the authority to enact ranked choice voting in any primary, general or special election. The bill currently sits in the House State Government Committee.

“I applaud Philadelphia City Council for attempting to restore honesty and integrity back into the democratic process,” Rabb said. “With ranked choice, voters can make their voice heard based on who they want to choose, not who they think will win. Our current plurality voting system does not truly reflect the will of the people, as it prioritizes divisiveness over common priorities, and extremism over collaboration. I hope the council’s support for ranked choice is heard loud and clear in Harrisburg.”

For more information on House Bill 123, visit https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb123.

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