In the May Texas runoff, turnout declined by 36%, showing the need for #RankedChoiceVoting @fairvote writes.
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See how we are working across the US on #RCV here: http://rankthevote.us/ranked-choice-voting
Texas Senate runoff sees turnout decline by 36%, shows need for ranked choice voting – FairVote
On May 26, Texas held runoff elections in primaries for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and a variety of statewide offices.
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Gerrymandering carves up communities & voters to tilt the scales to favor politicians over the people.
We can slay the gerrymander with fair maps and proportional representation!
Learn more at https://rankthevote.us/fair-maps/
#America250 #fairmaps #gerrymander
The #VoterChoiceAct will help more cities and states adopt #RankedChoiceVoting.
Ask Congress to support the Voter Choice Act today! 👉 https://bit.ly/4w9jqFc
In May, @RepRaskin wrote in @guardian that we need #RankedChoiceVoting more than ever to “lift up the voices of talented Democrats.”
“Ranked-choice voting offers a shift in emphasis – from destroying the rest of the field to unifying it. This change in incentives produces
Next week, Ask Me Anything!
Join our open house to learn about the reform movement and how to get involved in your city or town, state, and nationwide.
Register here: http://rankthevote.nationbuilder.com/rank_the_vote_rcv_ama_20260721
At-large districts in Columbus have galvanized conversations on the need for change:
“Voting is just one way we participate in the political process. Genuine change begins with grassroots efforts led by people, by our neighbors, and in our communities – efforts that generate
#ProportionalRepresentation is under consideration across the country!
“As heightened polarization increasingly gridlocks the legislative process and gerrymandering undermines the electoral process, interest in reforms such as PR — aimed at increasing representativeness and
Last week, RCV Albany submitted a petition calling for #RCV to be on Novembers ballot as a referendum!
“RCV Albany’s proposal would implement a ranked-choice voting system in Albany elections, allowing voters to rank their top five candidates for positions like mayor and
RTV’s Anna Kellar, a Maine resident, says the solution to picking a replacement for Graham Platner is ready and in use by Mainers: ranked choice voting. #mepolitics #rankedchoicevoting
@lwvme @mainedems @nirav_maine @LoudforSenate @troyjackson207 @shennabellows @JordanWood
Listen in as @ExpandDemocracy chats with Colin Cole and Heather Villanueva from @equitabledemo to discuss #ProportionalRepresentation and what reform looks like in the current political moment!
Listen here: http://expanddem.substack.com/p/a-more-equitable-democracy
In a healthy democracy, seats in government
Anna Kellar, a resident of Maine, talks about how Ranked Choice Voting changed the way she participates in the democratic process and the need for Massachusetts to change the way elections are run in the state. Do you agree with, Anna?
Tomorrow!
Sign up here: http://rankthevote.nationbuilder.com/rank_the_vote_s_pitch_training_20260709
We are well into July, but we still have upcoming events to register for!
Join our #RCV Pitch Training to learn and practice communicating about #RankedChoiceVoting. On the 21st, ask us any of your questions during our Open House. Then, put that knowledge and skills to work on
Rank the Vote board chair John Palmer and @LWVME executive director Chrissy Hart write that #RankedChoiceVoting is worth the wait!
Complaints that tabulation takes time are solvable and the benefits that Maine receives from #RCV is worth it.
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In New York City, #RankedChoiceVoting has transformed primary and special elections, but has not yet been extended to general elections.
In June, @CMFrankMorano introduced legislation to fix that!
Read more here: http://silive.com/politics/2026/05/a-political-curveball-staten-island-pol-to-pitch-bold-overhaul-of-nyc-elections.html
As we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, our American democracy experiment remains unfinished.
Election reform has been part of our history and the “next chapter” of American democracy is #rankedchoicevoting & more!
Celebrate and join us!
#America250
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 began to address racial and gender discrimination in the US and outlawed unequal voter registration practices.
Expanding voting rights & access matters today as much as it did 61 years ago.
#ProtectTheVote #FairElections #America250
Tonight: Ask us anything!
Join us online at 8pm ET/5pm PT to hear about the people working together to tackle the real challenges our communities face – and how you can be an active part of it.
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Today, we are phonebanking to connect supporters across the country with opportunities to get involved!
No experiences required! We will provide all the training needed.
Can’t make it at the beginning or have to leave early? No worries, join and leave as needed!
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If you haven’t already registered, check out our July calendar of events!
From informational and training to ways to volunteer and make an impact, we have it upcoming. More details and registration on our calendar here: http://rankthevote.nationbuilder.com/events
In Deschutes County, advocates are gathering signatures to get proportional #RCV on the ballot!
With #ProportionalRepresentation, every vote matters and contributes to real power. A majority of voters can elect their preferred candidate(s) along with smaller, united voting
This week was a big win for open primaries in DC!
As @growdemocracyDC Co-Founder and CEO, Lisa D.T. Rice, wrote on the victory:
“In an era of mass dilution of voting rights, this is a victory for our democracy in DC and across the country. DC voters have proven that, though
🎉 We finally got Initiative 83 FULLY FUNDED! 🎉🌸🗳️
Today, the DC Council passed an amendment to next year’s budget to appropriate funding for semi-open primaries, which would let independents vote in DC primaries.
July is right around the corner and we have a full schedule of ways to get involved!
Join us for phone banking on the 1st as we connect with supporters across the country. On the 2nd, we will answer all of your questions in our open house. Then, learn how to make your #RCV pitch
Today we celebrate freedom & recommit to making democracy work for everyone.
More voices, more representation, stronger democracy.
Join us. 🗳️ http://rankthevote.us
#Juneteenth #VotingRights #RankedChoiceVoting #FairMaps
When people use #RankedChoiceVoting, they find it easy to use and want to use it more!
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