Instant runoffs in Memphis City Council races could violate state election laws, according to a Sept. 27 opinion by Tennessee Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins…

Despite Goins’ opinion and a similar informal opinion from council attorney Allan Wade, Shelby County Administrator of Elections Linda Phillips continues to prepare to implement instant council runoffs. Phillips said her role is to administer the will of the voters, so it’s “above my pay grade” to decide against using ranked-choice voting.

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