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Line 1: [[File:~~Ranked~~Raked STAR Ballot.jpg\|alt=Instructions: Rank your favorite(s) 1st. Rank your last choice(s) 6th. Skip rankings if desired to show stronger preferences between candidates. Equal rankings indicate no preference. Those left blank are ranked last. \|thumb\|A sample Ranked STAR ballot]] '''Ranked''' '''STAR voting''' is an [[Voting method\|electoral system]] [[:Category:Single-winner voting methods\|for single-seat elections]], though variations exist for multi-seat and multi-seat proportional representation elections. The name stands for Ranked "Score Then Automatic Runoff". Ranked STAR is mathematically the same as STAR Voting, but uses a ranked ballot. Ranked STAR Voting was invented by [[Sara Wolk]] in 2017 as a variation on the [[STAR Voting]] method. == Balloting == Line 26: == Advantages over Instant Runoff Voting == [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instant-runoff_voting Instant Runoff voting] (commonly known in the USA as Ranked Choice Voting,) was invented as an easy to hand count method for ranked ballots, but the complex vote transfers can be opaque and result in counter-intutive and sideways outcomes. Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) suffers from [[vote -splitting]] and ~~may incentivize~~incentivizes lesser evil voting or ([[Favorite Betrayal,]].) ~~and~~IRV puts strong underdog candidates at a disadvantage. ~~Because~~and ~~not~~fails ~~all~~to give each voter an [[Equally Weighted Vote]]. Not all rankings are counted, some ballots are exhausted and are not counted in the final round. Ranked STAR Voting gives voters a familiar ranked voting experience, but eliminates vote-splitting and has no exhausted ballots or wasted votes. Ranked STAR Voting ensures that each voter has an Equally Weighted Vote, the legal definition of [[One person, one vote\|One-Person-One-Vote]] and is compatible with statutes calling for either a win by plurality, or a win by majority. Instant Runoff Voting is unconstitutional in a number of states, including Maine, Massachusetts, and others due to the tabulation details. Ranked STAR Voting is fully constitutional in these states. Ranked STAR Voting's 1st-6th choice ballot allows for consistent ballot formatting on every race, regardless of the number of candidates, and the provisions allowing skipped rankings and equal rankings virtually eliminate spoiled or voided ballots due to voter error and decrease cognitive load in large fields of candidates.