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RE: No more election drama! A Constitutional Amendment that will solve our election worries.
Thats why I advocate for Instant Runoff. It just requires everyone to select a second choice, and that choice is initiated if nobody reaches 50% of the vote. The candidates at the bottom of the list get knocked off. It's very similar to some Caucus systems, where you get to vote who you want at the beginning, but since nobody reaches majority then voters have to go with a second or even a third choice pick.
Sounds like it could work if the country was not so polarized as in red or blue. My state is typically red, but this year we are a true battle ground state so for us it seems like that would cost a bit more and end up with the same people on top.
For me, I am concerned that there is no mandate without a majority vote. Not so bad if its 48%, but anything less than 40% is a low approval for a federally elected office (especially President).