Fair Representation Act

Fair Representation Act would overhaul federal elections and congressional mapmaking. It would require ranked-choice voting (RCV) for all elections for U.S. Senators and Members of Congress, and it would push most States with more than one Representative to adopt multi-member congressional districts. It also sets out a comprehensive framework for nonpartisan redistricting aimed at reducing partisan manipulation, with specific criteria, public-process requirements, and enforcement options. The bill would provide federal funding to help states implement RCV and would include transitional rules if RCV cannot be used in certain circumstances. The proposed timelines place RCV in effect for Senate elections beginning in 2026 and apply changes related to House reapportionment after the 2030 census. In short, the bill seeks to (1) shift to ranked-choice voting for federal races, (2) move many states to multi-member districts for House representatives, (3) reform how states draw congressional districts to be more nonpartisan and transparent, and (4) financially support states to transition to these systems.