“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 @UpVoteVA
Read more about the big win here:
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
It’s official. The first pro-RCV legislation in the country since 2023 has now passed in Virginia!
Today, both chambers of the General Assembly voted to accept Gov. Spanberger’s technical amendments to the bills, concluding the process of the bill becoming a law.
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
New to the movement? Welcome! 🗳️ We are hosting an #AskMeAnything welcome series for new folks to our movement — bring your questions about election reform, local efforts, and how to take action. Join online → https://rankthevote.nationbuilder.com/events
#RankedChoiceVoting #ElectionReform
Starting soon!
Sign up here for the Zoom link: https://rankthevote.nationbuilder.com/rank_the_vote_rcv_open_house_20260421
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.
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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
“See what people are doing across the nation and here in D.C. to have a better democracy for all of us.” Lisa Rice at @growdemocracyDC. Lisa was interviewed by @wusa9 about DC’s upcoming election and voter education efforts for #RankedChoiceVoting. WATCH: https://www.wusa9.com/video/news/politics/elections/what-to-know-about-ranked-choice-voting-in-dc/65-72ab5d2f-8bd1-49fd-a5b3-452f6096e247
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: https://www.oceanstatercv.org/legislative_efforts
TOMORROW: Testify in-person at the Rhode Island State House. Details here: https://www.oceanstatercv.org/stop_the_ban_2026
@OceanStateRCV
#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
Illinois faith leaders call for Ranked Choice Voting use in elections at the state and federal level.
Read the full article: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/01/opinion-illinois-2026-primary-election-vote/
Learn more and connect with @FairVoteIL to join our local movement for change!
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:
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.
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: https://rankthevote.us/open-primaries/
Great news from Georgia!
Thanks to the efforts of supporters, a #RCV ban bill did not pass last night. #RankedChoiceVoting is a grassroots movement and when we get engaged, we can effect change!
We must continue to educate the Georgia public about #RankedChoiceVoting to build support for #RCV so we spend less time protecting against a ban.
Join us at our virtual statewide meeting on April 8 at 7pm, to hear more about the work going forward. RSVP: https://www.betterballotgeorgia.org/statewide_20260401
A Statement from Rank the Vote on the Trump Administration’s Executive Order Targeting Mail-In Voting.
https://rankthevote.us/executive-order-targets-mail-in-voting-and-undermines-election-security/
Open, all-candidate primaries give every voter a voice, put all candidates on the same ballot, and ensure politicians must answer to the full community – not just the extremes of their party.
Learn more about open primaries: https://rankthevote.us/open-primaries/
Did you know?
Alabama is one of only eight states with open primaries, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Learn more about Open Primaries and how they could benefit our elections: https://rankthevote.us/open-primaries/
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
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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.
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