A Political Wire reader asks about the pros and cons of ranked-choice voting — and, more importantly, who benefits from it.The basic idea is straightforward: Instead of choosing one candidate, voters rank them in order of preference. If nobody wins a majority, the last-place candidate is eliminated and those ballots are redistributed to the voters’ next choices. The process continues until someone wins.Join now to continue reading.Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more.If you’re already a member, sign in to your account.