Why are voters so disengaged?,isn't there a candidate I like?,can't Congress get things done?,is America so divided?, are voters so disengaged?,isn't there a candidate I like?,can't Congress get things done?,is America so divided?,are voters so disengaged?,isn't there a candidate I like?,can't Congress get things done?,is America so divided?,

HINT: it's the voting system. Ranked Choice Voting is the solution.

Why are voters so disengaged?, Why isn't there a candidate I like?, Why can't Congress get things done?, Why is America so divided?,Why are voters so disengaged?, Why isn't there a candidate I like?, Why can't Congress get things done?, Why is America so divided?,Why are voters so disengaged?, Why isn't there a candidate I like?, Why can't Congress get things done?, Why is America so divided?,

HINT: it's the voting system. Ranked Choice Voting is the solution.

THE PROBLEM

Our voting system is tearing us apart.

It prevents us from working together to tackle the real challenges our communities face.

GRIDLOCK

Year after year, gridlock in statehouses and in Washington gets worse. Our communities fight for crucial legislation, and it goes nowhere.

POLARIZATION

From the dinner table to the national news, we feel fractured. And it seems like many of our elected officials are only fighting for one team, not the district. Rather than find middle ground, politicians pander to the fringes. 

NEGATIVITY

Because voters can only choose one candidate, politicians do everything they can to attack their opponent in order to win votes. Going low has become the norm. 

GRIDLOCK

Year after year, gridlock in statehouses and in Washington gets worse. Our communities fight for crucial legislation, and it goes nowhere.

POLARIZATION

From the dinner table to the national news, we feel fractured. And it seems like many of our elected officials are only fighting for one team, not the district. Rather than find middle ground, politicians pander to the fringes. 

NEGATIVITY

Because voters can only choose one candidate, politicians do everything they can to attack their opponent in order to win votes. Going low has become the norm. 
Americans are experiencing record levels of frustration. Most eligible voters don’t go to the polls. We are more divided than ever. The good news: there is a simple change we can make that would help to bring Americans together again.

THE SOLUTION

Ranked Choice Voting gives a strong voice to all voters in our elections, and ensures candidates with the broadest support get to govern.

No more “hold your nose” votes. Ranked Choice Voting is a simple change that gives voters the option to rank candidates for office in the order they prefer them: 1, 2, 3. 

 More Expression 

As a voter, Ranked Choice Voting allows you to express your full range of views on the ballot — not just one. You can vote for your true favorite, and you can compromise with your backup rankings.

 Less Divisiveness 

By allowing voters to rank candidates in the order they like them, Ranked Choice voting helps consolidate, rather than divide, competing factions. Candidates need the support of the broadest possible coalition of their constituents — not just a vocal minority.

 More Positivity 

Ranked Choice Voting encourages positive campaigns. Candidates need to earn the 2nd and 3rd choice votes of their opponent’s supporters by appealing to what they have in common. With Ranked Choice Voting, politicians are rewarded for campaigning on issues and showing compromise, not for tearing down the other side. 
HOW IT WORKS

LET'S COME TOGETHER

Ranked Choice Voting is the one simple change we need to get America back on track.

Join the movement to help make it happen.

Voters across America already rank their ballots

9.2
Million voters live in RCV communities.
28
States include at least one jurisdiction that uses RCV.
425
Elections have used RCV since 2004.
LEARN MORE
FIND MY STATE MOVEMENT
Benton County, OR
San Fransisco, CA
Oakland, CA
San Leandro, CA
Berkeley, CA
Palm Desert, CA
Carbondale, CO
Basalt, CO
Telluride, CO
Santa Fe, NM
Las Cruces, NM
Minneapolis, MN
St. Paul, MN
St. Louis Park, MN
Memphis, TN
Eastpointe, MI
Takoma, MD
Cambridge, MA
Amherst, MA
New York City, NY
Albany, CA
Eureka, CA
Boulder, CO
Arden, DE
Sarasota, FL
Portland, ME
Ferndale, MI
Bloomington, MN
Minnetonka, MN
Austin, TX
24 cities and towns in Utah: Bluffdale, Cottonwood Heights, Draper, Elk Ridge, Genola, Goshen, Heber, Lehi, Magna, Midvale, Millcreek, Moab, Newton, Nibley, Payson, River Heights, Riverton, Salt Lake City, Sandy, South Salt Lake, Springville, Vineyard, and Woodland Hills
Burlington, VT
Benton County, OR
San Fransisco, CA
Oakland, CA
San Leandro, CA
Berkeley, CA
Palm Desert, CA
Carbondale, CO
Basalt, CO
Telluride, CO
Santa Fe, NM
Las Cruces, NM
Minneapolis, MN
St. Paul, MN
St. Louis Park, MN
Memphis, TN
Eastpointe, MI
Takoma, MD
Cambridge, MA
Amherst, MA
New York City, NY
Albany, CA
Eureka, CA
Boulder, CO
Arden, DE
Sarasota, FL
Portland, ME
Ferndale, MI
Bloomington, MN
Minnetonka, MN
Austin, TX
24 cities and towns in Utah: Bluffdale, Cottonwood Heights, Draper, Elk Ridge, Genola, Goshen, Heber, Lehi, Magna, Midvale, Millcreek, Moab, Newton, Nibley, Payson, River Heights, Riverton, Salt Lake City, Sandy, South Salt Lake, Springville, Vineyard, and Woodland Hills
Burlington, VT
9
Voters live in RCV communities.
27
States include at least one jurisdiction that uses RCV.
425
Elections have used RCV since 2004.
LEARN MOREFIND MY STATE MOVEMENT

We have a plan to bring Ranked Choice Voting to all 50 states.

OUR PROGRESS

Rank the Vote is organizing everywhere to unite America.

We are building a national movement to ensure that every voter has the option to rank their ballot.

28

Statewide Organizations

56%

311

Volunteer Leaders

43%

3,991

Grassroots Volunteers

39%

30,153

Supporters

51%

We need you with us.

OUR PROGRESS

Rank the Vote is organizing everywhere to unite America.

We are building a national movement to ensure that every voter has the option to rank their ballot.

Statewide Organizations

Volunteer Leaders

Grassroots Volunteers

Supporters

We need you with us.

GET INVOLVED

Make a contribution today to power our movement to bring Ranked Choice Voting to all 50 states.
MAKE AN ONLINE CONTRIBUTION
Find additional donation methods and our tax info.
We are a tax-exempt 501(c)3 charitable organization. Our EIN is: 84-4007566.
Thank you for powering the fight for better elections!
Rank the Vote is on a mission to improve the voting process in America, but we can’t do it without your help! By signing up, we can connect you with national and local opportunities for how you can help us pass Ranked Choice Voting. After signing up below, you’ll receive an email prompting you to activate your account.

Get the Latest

FROM THE BLOG
Blog
January 21, 2022

RCV History: The Search Begins for a Better Way to Elect Representatives

By Howie FainRank the Vote is proud to publish this historical overview of ranked choice voting in the US, authored by Howie Fain. A retired public school teacher from Worcester,…
Mark Bauer
Love0
Blog
January 16, 2022

National RCV Day Proves Advocating for Ranked Choice Voting is as Easy as 1-2-3

By Rank the VoteAre you ready to celebrate Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) taking action with friends? Ranked Choice Voting is having a moment, and so it makes sense that it…
Mark Bauer
Love0
Blog
January 14, 2022

RCV History: While the Right to Vote May Be Self-Evident, the Best Way to Do That is Anything But

By Howie FainRank the Vote is proud to publish this historical overview of ranked choice voting in the US, authored by Howie Fain. A retired public school teacher from Worcester,…
Mark Bauer
Love0
Blog
January 7, 2022

RCV History: In Order to Understand the RCV Movement, You Need to Understand Its History—Beginning with the Different Names It’s Gone By

By Howie FainRank the Vote is proud to publish this historical overview of ranked choice voting in the US, authored by Howie Fain. A retired public school teacher from Worcester,…
Mark Bauer
Love0
Blog
January 5, 2022

How Can We Restore Trust in the Supreme Court?

By Dan SallyThis post was originally published at The Fulcrum and is re-posted here with permission. Americans expect the Supreme Court to rule objectively on the law, free of any…
Mark Bauer
Love0
Blog
December 16, 2021

Why Electoral Reform is the Gift that Keeps on Giving

By Mark BauerIt’s been a while since I was able to cast a vote for a politician I was truly excited about, someone who I felt reflected my values. Part…
Mark Bauer
Love0
RCV IN THE NEWS
News
January 24, 2022

Ranked-choice voting: Maine proved the concept in 2018 midterms

When voters rank their first, second and third-choice candidates, the winner is broadly acceptable. Let's do it in New Hampshire presidential primary.
Scotty Vercoe
Love0
News
January 20, 2022

Alaska high court upholds ranked choice voting system

The new system, narrowly approved by voters in 2020, is unique among states and set to be used for this year’s elections.
Scotty Vercoe
Love0
News
January 19, 2022

Utah’s H.B. 75 Proposes A New Strategy to Spread Ranked Choice Voting Across the State

While the shift to ranked choice voting is something that remains largely hypothetical, laws like Utah’s H.B. 75 make it an increasingly viable option.
Scotty Vercoe
Love0
News
January 18, 2022

MO Bipartisan Campaign Seeks to Switch to Ranked-Choice Voting

A ballot initiative in Missouri is seeking to change the way statewide elections are run. Currently, in the Show-Me State, there are party primaries in August, and voters choose between…
Scotty Vercoe
Love0
News
January 17, 2022

Advocates Drum Up Support For Ranked-Choice Voting In San Jose

Better Elections San Jose has been educating city officials about allowing voters to rank their choices for candidates in local elections.
Scotty Vercoe
Love0
News
January 13, 2022

Redondo Beach’s voting method may change after 2023

The potential change would eliminate the need for runoff elections.
Scotty Vercoe
Love0