Ranked-Choice Runoff Set for 2nd District Gubernatorial Races

The 2nd District gubernatorial contests have moved to a runoff stage. A ranked-choice voting system will determine the final outcome. No candidate secured a majority in the first round of voting. Voters will rank their preferences among the remaining contenders. The runoff will be conducted according to state election rules. Officials expect the process to finalize the race soon. The outcome will shape the district’s leadership for the next term. Observers will watch the runoff as a test of ranked-choice voting.