HJR66 was introduced as a constitutional amendment that clarifies that only citizens of the United States are recognized as legal voters. It also affirms that voters are entitled to cast only one vote for each office or issue on a ballot. Furthermore, it establishes that the candidate who receives the highest number of votes in a primary election will be the sole representative for that party in the subsequent general election, effectively prohibiting ranked choice voting.
The Missouri State House of Representatives passed HJR66 on May 5, 2023 by a vote of 102 to 44. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because it is a significant stride towards preserving elections as intended by our founders. Ranked choice voting adds complexity to the election process and raises concerns about potential election manipulation. Moreover, ranked choice voting could potentially result in voter disenfranchisement or errors that undermine the integrity of elections.