Average voter turnout for Presidential elections tends to be around 60%, but for midterm elections, turnout is rarely over 50% of the voting population. More voters participating in elections helps to reduce polarization and holds elected officials more accountable to the people
RCV? We’ve got a plan.
Join our statewide meeting on 4/12 from 1-2pm on Zoom for the grand unveiling of our new STRATEGIC PLAN to bring ranked choice voting to Illinois.
#RankedChoiceVoting #Illinois #IllinoisPolitics #Primaries #MIDTERMS2026
In a new Op-Ed about Maine’s unfinished business in reforming their democracy, Rank the Vote’s Anna Kellar and John Palmer make the case for expanding the Ranked Choice Voting system to include the gubernatorial races.
Read the article: https://www.pressherald.com/2026/03/08/when-it-comes-to-ranked-choice-voting-maine-has-unfinished-business-opinion/
Portland’s new form of government: Better representation and more accountable government.
Read the full article: https://rankthevote.us/another-success-for-portlands-new-form-of-government/
“One Battle After Another” won best pictures at the Oscars this year. Ever wonder how it’s chosen? Check out this great video from Mary Arndt and FairVote:
#RankedChoiceVoting #InstantRunoffVoting #MoreVoiceMoreChoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
Mary Arndt on Ranked Choice Voting at the Oscars
The Oscars are almost here and it’s time for voters to select this year’s Best Picture!BUT they way they sel…
www.youtube.com
Want to support the #RankedChoiceVoting movement? Consider joining an RCV group in your state!
State Allies – FairVote Action
The best way to get involved in the ranked choice voting movement is to work with an RCV organization in your state.
fairvoteaction.org
Ranked choice voting changes the incentives for our elected officials — they are rewarded for delivering for voters, not just a narrow party base.
Learn more about #RankedChoiceVoting ⬇️
Ranked Choice Voting – FairVote
Ranked choice voting makes our elections better by allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference.
fairvote.org
“A democracy worthy of its people does not rely on extraordinary perseverance to produce representation; it builds systems that make equitable inclusion routine.” – Cynthia Richie Terrell. @MsMagazine @RepresentWomen
Read the full article: https://msmagazine.com/2026/02/20/black-america-women-democracy-jesse-jackson-dorothy-height-shirley-chisholm-politics/
Jamie Kilbreth, former chief deputy attorney general of Maine, makes the argument for using RCV across all Maine elections in the Bangor Daily News.
Read the article: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/27/opinion/opinion-contributor/maine-ranked-choice-voting-elections-constitution-voting/
Did you know that Ireland has used Ranked Choice Voting in their Presidential and Parliamentary elections for over 100 years? Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year by uplifting the Irish tradition of ranked choice voting!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️
Join @equitabledemo for an online film screening and discussion exploring the surprising parallels between Irish and American history and how Irish elections have been designed to bring communities together.
RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/double-feature-for-democracy-tickets-1982277875487
Hear how #RankedChoiceVoting works to select #BestPicture at the #Oscars by @TheAcademy voters!
Video: How the Oscars Best Picture Winner Is Chosen
Best picture is the only Oscar category decided by preferential ballot. Our reporter Marc Tracy explains how that works.
www.nytimes.com
🎉 Congratulations to @rcvformaryland Executive Director Michelle Whittaker on being recognized as a passionate community leader and election reform advocate. Michelle is one of 31 women in Montgomery County being honored this month with the 2026 Women Making History Award.
The
TODAY (3/12) 3pm ET – 5pm ET
You still have time to catch the last day of @RepresentWomen’s 2026 Democracy Solutions Summit!
Explore how intentional systems design can build a democracy that works for everyone with speakers, dialogues, and interactive design labs.
Register
BREAKING: #RankedChoiceVoting legislation passes in both the State Senate and the House of Delegates! It is now heading to the Governor for her signature.
📢 SB176 and HB630 – bills to make #rankedchoicevoting a permanent option for certain local elections – are on their way to the Governor!
PRESS RELEASE: UpVote Virginia Applauds Legislation Making Ranked Choice Voting a Permanent Local…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2026 Richmond, VA – UpVote Virginia applauds the Virginia General Assembly for pas…
upvoteva.org
Daylight savings is when we adjust clocks forward. Let’s move democracy forward with fair maps.
Gerrymandering results in uncompetitive elections and polarization. Fair maps put voters first.
Learn more: https://rankthevote.us/fair-maps/
#InstantRunoffVoting can fix the system and change campaigns and our representatives for the better. Read more at http://www.BetterBallotSC.org/MoreVoice
#RankedChoiceVoting #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
Can the Oscars show our country a better way to vote?
#TheOscars use ranked choice voting to pick the Best Picture winner, and to pick the nominees in most categories.
That means more choice for Oscar voters and better representation of films and artists. #RankedChoiceVoting ⬇️
Congrats to our friends at @upvoteva on the recent success of HB630 passing the House of Delegates! HB630 is a piece of legislation that extends the option to use ranked choice voting to towns, in addition to cities and counties. The bill now heads back to the Senate!
We would much rather have democracy reforms that emphasize the will of the people than stick with the status quo!
The Los Angeles Charter Review Commission included ranked choice voting in its recommendations for improving municipal elections.
#RankedChoiceVoting would increase representation and eliminate the need for costly, two-round elections. 👀 @CalRCV
Los Angeles moves toward ranked choice voting – FairVote
The Los Angeles Charter Reform Commission recommended that the city adopt ranked choice voting to elect its mayor and City Council.
fairvote.org
Today’s the day! We’re at the Statehouse talking to our legislators, but you can still help. We have easy to follow instructions for you to call your state legislators: https://www.betterballotsc.org/contact_your_legislators_2026
#InstantRunoffVoting #RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
In a new poll from @surveyusa, 66% of Arlington, VA voters say they support ranked choice voting!
Arlington has successfully used #RankedChoiceVoting 4 times in primaries & general elections for seats on its County Board.
Majority of Arlington respondents support ranked-choice voting, survey finds | ARLnow.com
More outreach to Latino, older and younger voters is needed if Arlington wants the community to more fully embrace…
www.arlnow.com
A new poll finds that two-thirds of Arlington, VA voters support using ranked choice voting in County Board elections.
See what voters across the country who use #RankedChoiceVoting think of it ⬇️
Exit Surveys: Voters Love Ranked Choice Voting – FairVote
This short document collects exit poll results from ranked choice voting jurisdictions across the country. Ranked choi…
fairvote.org