Is Irvine About to Change Its Election System?
Irvine voters might be able to rank candidates in city elections starting in 2028 as officials consider changing the city’s voting system.
The city currently uses a plurality voting system for their district elections — the common voting method used in California where each resident votes for one candidate in a contest.
During the council’s meeting on April 28, officials voted 4-3 to direct staff to draft an ordinance that would allow the city to transition to a ranked choice voting system.
Councilmembers Mike Carroll and James Mai and Mayor Larry Agran voted no, citing concerns about cost and if the new system would be confusing for residents who are used to the plurality system.
https://voiceofoc.org/2026/05/is-irvine-about-to-change-its-election-system/