FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) that prohibits the use of ranked choice voting was ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Mike Braun today.
Senate Enrolled Act 12 prohibits the use of ranked choice voting in any state or local election. Ranked choice voting undermines voter confidence due to its confusing procedures and potential disenfranchisement if the ballot is not filled out correctly.
“It's important to ensure Indiana's voting system is secure and accurate for Hoosier voters,” Doriot said. “Having to rank each candidate could end up being a vote against the voter's intended candidate creating confusion and frustration, which is why we need this law in place.”
Doriot encourages residents of Senate District 12 to contact him with any questions or comments they may have. Doriot can be reached by filling out a "Contact Me" form online at www.IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Doriot or by phone at 800-382-9467.
PHOTO CAPTION: State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen, left of the governor) attends the ceremonial signing of Senate Enrolled Act 12, which he authored to prohibit the use of ranked choice voting.
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State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) represents Senate District 12,
which includes portions of Elkhart County.
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Contact: Emma Balzer, Deputy Communications Director
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Karlee Monday, Deputy Press Secretary
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