What is ranked choice voting?

Ranked choice voting or “instant run-off voting,” allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, when marking their ballots. Ranked choice voting eliminates the need for run-off elections.

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1. What is ranked choice voting?
2. Does my vote still count if I give same candidate multiple rankings?
3. Does my vote still count if I only select one choice?
4. How are ranked choice votes counted?
5. If I really want my first-choice candidate to win should I rank that candidate as my first, second, and third choice?
6. Can I give multiple candidates the same ranking?
7. Is anyone else using ranked choice voting?