🖊️ Politicians drawing their own district lines is like letting students grade their own tests. The result? 77% of American voters want independent commissions to draw maps, not politicians.
Right now, we’re watching a redistricting arms race play out in real time ahead of the 2026 midterms. Voters deserve better.
🗨️ Do you know who drew your congressional district? Should voters, not parties, decide? Tell us in the comments!
Yesterday’s 6-3 Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais gutted the Voting Rights Act and is a devastating setback for American democracy.
Voting rights advocates have long warned that the dismantling Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, will open a Pandora's box of disenfranchisement for minorities and other vulnerable communities. The court’s decision will bring a new wave of racial gerrymandering and jeopardize the representation for millions of Americans in majority-minority districts in the South.
This decision effectively places all gerrymandering beyond meaningful judicial reach and gives voters fewer options for redress. The consequences will accelerate partisan polarization in Congress and in state legislatures.
We mourn the Voting Rights Act, often referred to as the crown jewel of the Civil Rights movement. In the days to come we will work alongside our partners to listen, educate, and fight back against the gerrymandering race to the bottom. The path forward is reform — not retreat. … See MoreSee Less
Four reforms. One mission: a democracy that actually represents everyone!
✅ Ranked Choice Voting: eliminate spoilers, elect majority winners ✅ Open Primaries: let all voters participate in publicly funded elections ✅ Proportional Representation: every voice earns a seat at the table ✅ Fair Maps: independent commissions, not politicians, draw the lines
84% of voters say fair district lines are critical to the health of our democracy. The will is there. Now let’s expand the movement.
Which of these reforms matters most to YOU right now? Share your thoughts in the comments
Next Wednesday from 5 to 9pm eastern, we will be phone banking to reach reform supporters across the country to let them know about opportunities to get involved in their communities!
Join us virtually for training and setup before you get started. Start and stop times are flexible so join when you can and leave when you need to!
With the right data and tools from murmuration provided to RCB through their partnership with Rank the Vote, they were able to identify supporters, mobilize the community, and show up when it mattered most.
This moment was a big step forward for #RankedChoiceVoting in #Boston—and a reminder of what’s possible when community organizing is backed by strong data.
Rank the Vote celebrates Ranked Choice Boston's smart and persistent work that led to success. We are grateful to partner with @murmuration to help make this work possible.
🗳️ Your vote should never be wasted. With ranked choice voting, if your first choice doesn’t advance, your ballot counts for your next pick — every round, every voice.
📍 In 2026, RCV is being used in 19 cities and states across the nation — and the movement is growing fast.
💬 Have you ever felt forced to vote for the “lesser of two evils”?
In Maine, the Sierra Club endorsed three candidates!
“We always say the great news is you can vote for all of us. And of course, each of us wants to be ranked number one, but if we’re not somebody’s number one, we want to be their number two.”
In the #RCV primary, these candidates were able to highlight the ways they have worked together on environmental issues over their careers.
“There are a lot of good people in this race. With (#RankedChoiceVoting), Mainers don’t have to choose fear over hope. You can vote with your values and be heard.”
The Maine chapter of the Sierra Club has endorsed three candidates in the Democratic gubernatorial primary: Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson and Hannah Pingree. At a press conference Wednesday, Emma Conra…
"By making the program permanent and codifying best practices, this legislation ensures that any locality that wants to adopt ranked choice voting will have a clear and durable framework to do so." – Liz White, executive director of UpVote Virginia
The recent #RCV ban in Ohio seeks to limit the ability of voters to fully express their preferences and have more choices without vote splitting.
As Tyler Minton writes: "By banning ranked choice voting and penalizing communities that consider it, Ohio leaders have limited local control and signaled a lack of trust in voters to shape their own elections."
🎉 Welcome to the movement! If you're new to our network, we want to make sure you feel right at home — and that means answering every question you have about ranked choice voting and other election reforms. That's why we're inviting all new members to our #AskMeAnything Welcome Series.
Here's what you can expect: 🗳️ A plain-language breakdown of how our reforms work and why they matters 📍 An update on reform efforts happening in your state and city 🙋 A chance to ask anything — seriously, anything — about getting involved locally
Whether you've been following this issue for years or just heard about RCV for the first time, this is the perfect place to start.
Our next welcome session is April 21 at 8 PM ET. Can't make it? No worries! We have multiple sessions in May!
In 2024, DC voters overwhelmingly chose to adopt #RankedChoiceVoting and #openprimaries in the district. Currently, the #RCV portion has been funded, but not the semi-open primary provision, which threatens to exclude 85,000 independents from a meaningful say in elections.
Behind every great organization is a team of volunteers. They are the ones who go the extra mile. The ones who give their time and energy to the work. The ones who pitch in to make our democracy stronger. This National Volunteer Week, we say THANK YOU to all the volunteers working across the country.
Drop a ♥️ below if you have volunteer experience you want to share.
Congratulations to Lisa and the Grow Democracy DC team. They are doing great work and the new documentary People vs. Politics highlights the democracy reform struggle across the US for open primaries and ranked choice voting. … See MoreSee Less
"See what people are doing across the nation and here in D.C. to have a better democracy for all of us." Lisa Rice of Grow Democracy DC. Lisa was interviewed by WUSA 9 about DC's upcoming election and voter education efforts for #RankedChoiceVoting.
As Alan Durning writes: "Proportional representation is the right destination for US democracy reformers because it is the best remedy for gerrymandering, gridlock, and polarization. Countries with proportional representation are better at managing conflict and solving hard problems."
Read more about the potential path forward here: … See MoreSee Less
Our friends at RepresentWomen are looking for a Communications Fellow. If you are someone who is passionate about gender equity and democracy reform, with some communications skills to boot, this role is a great opportunity!
Rank the Vote's Anna Kellar gave powerful testimony on Connecticut's SB386, an act concerning the use of Ranked Choice Voting in local, municipal, and primary elections. The bill awaits deliberation and a vote by the Senate. … See MoreSee Less
More than half of state legislators are often unwilling to work across the aisle for fear of losing their primary election. Opening primaries can depolarize politics and allow for more bipartisan cooperation.
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Since 2008, two of #NewMexico’s largest cities, Santa Fe and Las Cruces, have improved their elections with #RankedChoiceVoting!
This report from FairVote examines how #RCV is working in New Mexico so far, and where it could be adopted in the future: fairvote.org/report/rcv-in-new-mexico-report … See MoreSee Less
Ranked choice voting in New Mexico – FairVote
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A report by FairVote, Common Cause NM, and NM Voters First shows how ranked choice voting is working in Santa Fe and Las Cruces, New Mexico.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
🖊️ Politicians drawing their own district lines is like letting students grade their own tests. The result? 77% of American voters want independent commissions to draw maps, not politicians.
Right now, we’re watching a redistricting arms race play out in real time ahead of the 2026 midterms. Voters deserve better.
🗨️ Do you know who drew your congressional district? Should voters, not parties, decide? Tell us in the comments!
#FairMaps #EndGerrymandering … See MoreSee Less
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Yesterday’s 6-3 Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais gutted the Voting Rights Act and is a devastating setback for American democracy.
Voting rights advocates have long warned that the dismantling Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, will open a Pandora's box of disenfranchisement for minorities and other vulnerable communities. The court’s decision will bring a new wave of racial gerrymandering and jeopardize the representation for millions of Americans in majority-minority districts in the South.
This decision effectively places all gerrymandering beyond meaningful judicial reach and gives voters fewer options for redress. The consequences will accelerate partisan polarization in Congress and in state legislatures.
We mourn the Voting Rights Act, often referred to as the crown jewel of the Civil Rights movement. In the days to come we will work alongside our partners to listen, educate, and fight back against the gerrymandering race to the bottom. The path forward is reform — not retreat. … See MoreSee Less
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Four reforms. One mission: a democracy that actually represents everyone!
✅ Ranked Choice Voting: eliminate spoilers, elect majority winners
✅ Open Primaries: let all voters participate in publicly funded elections
✅ Proportional Representation: every voice earns a seat at the table
✅ Fair Maps: independent commissions, not politicians, draw the lines
84% of voters say fair district lines are critical to the health of our democracy. The will is there. Now let’s expand the movement.
Which of these reforms matters most to YOU right now? Share your thoughts in the comments
#RankTheVote #ElectionReform #Democracy #TakeAction #RCV #RankedChoiceVoting #Gerrymandering #ProportionalRepresentation #OpenPrimaries … See MoreSee Less
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Next Wednesday from 5 to 9pm eastern, we will be phone banking to reach reform supporters across the country to let them know about opportunities to get involved in their communities!
Join us virtually for training and setup before you get started. Start and stop times are flexible so join when you can and leave when you need to!
Sign up here: rankthevote.nationbuilder.com/national_volunteer_mobilization_phonebank_20260506 … See MoreSee Less
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Ranked Choice Boston had just four days before a critical hearing in Boston.
With the right data and tools from murmuration provided to RCB through their partnership with Rank the Vote, they were able to identify supporters, mobilize the community, and show up when it mattered most.
This moment was a big step forward for #RankedChoiceVoting in #Boston—and a reminder of what’s possible when community organizing is backed by strong data.
Rank the Vote celebrates Ranked Choice Boston's smart and persistent work that led to success. We are grateful to partner with @murmuration to help make this work possible.
Link: murmuration.org/impact/from-data-to-impact-in-four-days
#MurmurationPartner … See MoreSee Less
From Data to Impact in Four Days • Murmuration
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Using a Murmuration model score, Rank the Vote quickly identified and rallied supporters to advance a Home Rule Petition in Boston, MA.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
🗳️ Your vote should never be wasted. With ranked choice voting, if your first choice doesn’t advance, your ballot counts for your next pick — every round, every voice.
📍 In 2026, RCV is being used in 19 cities and states across the nation — and the movement is growing fast.
💬 Have you ever felt forced to vote for the “lesser of two evils”?
Drop a 👇 if RCV could change that for you.
#RCV #ElectionReform … See MoreSee Less
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In Maine, the Sierra Club endorsed three candidates!
“We always say the great news is you can vote for all of us. And of course, each of us wants to be ranked number one, but if we’re not somebody’s number one, we want to be their number two.”
In the #RCV primary, these candidates were able to highlight the ways they have worked together on environmental issues over their careers.
“There are a lot of good people in this race. With (#RankedChoiceVoting), Mainers don’t have to choose fear over hope. You can vote with your values and be heard.”
Read more about it here: … See MoreSee Less
Leaning in to ranked choice primary, Sierra Club endorses three candidates for governor
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The Maine chapter of the Sierra Club has endorsed three candidates in the Democratic gubernatorial primary: Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson and Hannah Pingree. At a press conference Wednesday, Emma Conra…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
On Tuesday at 8pm eastern, we will have a letter to the editor workshop!
LTE's are an easy way to boost awareness of #RCV. We'll cover the basics before dedicating time to writing your own!
Sign up here: rankthevote.nationbuilder.com/https_rankthevote_nationbuilder_com_events_20260428 … See MoreSee Less
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"By making the program permanent and codifying best practices, this legislation ensures that any locality that wants to adopt ranked choice voting will have a clear and durable framework to do so." – Liz White, executive director of UpVote Virginia
Read more about the big win here: … See MoreSee Less
Virginia passes law to expand ranked choice voting – FairVote
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The Virginia General Assembly passed SB176 and HB630 into law, expanding Virginia’s ranked choice voting local option pilot program.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Great news from Virginia yesterday!
After accepting Governor Spanberger's technical amendments, the bill expanding #RankedChoiceVoting became law.
This expands the number of localities that can choose to use #RCV and makes the option permanent.
Across the country, the movement for more choice and a healthier democracy is growing from the ground up!
UpVote Virginia … See MoreSee Less
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The recent #RCV ban in Ohio seeks to limit the ability of voters to fully express their preferences and have more choices without vote splitting.
As Tyler Minton writes: "By banning ranked choice voting and penalizing communities that consider it, Ohio leaders have limited local control and signaled a lack of trust in voters to shape their own elections."
Read the rest here: … See MoreSee Less
Ranked choice voting ban silences Ohio voters | Opinion
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Opinion: If Ohio leaders don’t trust voters, what kind of democracy are we protecting?7 CommentsComment on Facebook
🎉 Welcome to the movement!
If you're new to our network, we want to make sure you feel right at home — and that means answering every question you have about ranked choice voting and other election reforms.
That's why we're inviting all new members to our #AskMeAnything Welcome Series.
Here's what you can expect:
🗳️ A plain-language breakdown of how our reforms work and why they matters
📍 An update on reform efforts happening in your state and city
🙋 A chance to ask anything — seriously, anything — about getting involved locally
Whether you've been following this issue for years or just heard about RCV for the first time, this is the perfect place to start.
Our next welcome session is April 21 at 8 PM ET. Can't make it? No worries! We have multiple sessions in May!
👉 RSVP here: rankthevote.nationbuilder.com/events
Know someone who should join? Tag them below! ⬇️ … See MoreSee Less
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Starting soon!
Sign up here for the Zoom link: rankthevote.nationbuilder.com/rank_the_vote_rcv_open_house_20260421 … See MoreSee Less
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In 2024, DC voters overwhelmingly chose to adopt #RankedChoiceVoting and #openprimaries in the district. Currently, the #RCV portion has been funded, but not the semi-open primary provision, which threatens to exclude 85,000 independents from a meaningful say in elections.
Read more about it here: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/04/17/dc-open-primaries-remain-unfunded-what-are-democrats-a… … See MoreSee Less
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Behind every great organization is a team of volunteers. They are the ones who go the extra mile. The ones who give their time and energy to the work. The ones who pitch in to make our democracy stronger.
This National Volunteer Week, we say THANK YOU to all the volunteers working across the country.
Drop a ♥️ below if you have volunteer experience you want to share.
#NationalVolunteerWeek #volunteerappreciation #ThankYouVolunteers … See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to Lisa and the Grow Democracy DC team. They are doing great work and the new documentary People vs. Politics highlights the democracy reform struggle across the US for open primaries and ranked choice voting. … See MoreSee Less
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"See what people are doing across the nation and here in D.C. to have a better democracy for all of us." Lisa Rice of Grow Democracy DC. Lisa was interviewed by WUSA 9 about DC's upcoming election and voter education efforts for #RankedChoiceVoting.
WATCH Interview: www.wusa9.com/video/news/politics/elections/what-to-know-about-ranked-choice-voting-in-dc/65-72ab…
Tonight, a new documentary "People vs. Politics" premiers at the Washington, DC International Film Festival .
www.filmfestdc.org/filmView.cfm?passID=19
People vs. Politics Veterans for All Voters FairVote … See MoreSee Less
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If you haven't yet, it's not too late to get involved!
TODAY: Submit you written testimony by the end of the day here: www.oceanstatercv.org/legislative_efforts
TOMORROW: Testify in-person at the Rhode Island State House. Details here: www.oceanstatercv.org/stop_the_ban_2026
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#ProportionalRepresentation is one of the four pillars of our work at Rank the Vote.
As Alan Durning writes: "Proportional representation is the right destination for US democracy reformers because it is the best remedy for gerrymandering, gridlock, and polarization. Countries with proportional representation are better at managing conflict and solving hard problems."
Read more about the potential path forward here: … See MoreSee Less
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Our friends at RepresentWomen are looking for a Communications Fellow. If you are someone who is passionate about gender equity and democracy reform, with some communications skills to boot, this role is a great opportunity!
Check out the full description and apply here: bit.ly/4mjiKJO … See MoreSee Less
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Illinois faith leaders call for Ranked Choice Voting use in elections at the state and federal level.
Read the full article: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/01/opinion-illinois-2026-primary-election-vote/
Learn more and connect with FairVote Illinois to join our local movement for change! … See MoreSee Less
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Rank the Vote's Anna Kellar gave powerful testimony on Connecticut's SB386, an act concerning the use of Ranked Choice Voting in local, municipal, and primary elections. The bill awaits deliberation and a vote by the Senate. … See MoreSee Less
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More than half of state legislators are often unwilling to work across the aisle for fear of losing their primary election. Opening primaries can depolarize politics and allow for more bipartisan cooperation.
Learn more about open primaries: rankthevote.us/open-primaries/ … See MoreSee Less
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A Statement from Rank the Vote on the Trump Administration’s Executive Order Targeting Mail-In Voting.
rankthevote.us/executive-order-targets-mail-in-voting-and-undermines-election-security/ … See MoreSee Less
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