[marsovo]

I once thought this was the solution too, then NYC's ranked-choice mayoral race gave it Eric Adams. Now I don't know. Maybe open primaries?

[Sabinus]

I don't think ranked choice voting particularly helps preventing corrupt politicians. It mostly diminishes the incentive to be an extremist.

[AnthonyMouse]

Ranked choice was the error. You want one of the cardinal voting systems like STAR.