Some decades ago, when there was a form of ranked choice voting in Hawaii, we had a more balanced Legislature, instead of the Super Democratic present membership. And those “voter’s second choice” Republicans were Moderates. You are correct, and kooks weren’t elected.
As I recall, people voted for the top 3 candidates. This often enabled Moderate Republicans to win, creating a more balanced Legislature. With Super majority control now, Dems are not interested in making it easier for Moderates to win. So, No. No chance, and the present 6 R’s out of 51 House members remain the right-wing kooks with no power.
Some decades ago, when there was a form of ranked choice voting in Hawaii, we had a more balanced Legislature, instead of the Super Democratic present membership. And those “voter’s second choice” Republicans were Moderates. You are correct, and kooks weren’t elected.
Any chance of Hawaii returning to it?
As I recall, people voted for the top 3 candidates. This often enabled Moderate Republicans to win, creating a more balanced Legislature. With Super majority control now, Dems are not interested in making it easier for Moderates to win. So, No. No chance, and the present 6 R’s out of 51 House members remain the right-wing kooks with no power.