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Join us THIS WEEK for our Primer on Primary Elections.
Unite America is at the forefront of reimagining how primary elections can best serve American voters. Policy Director Beth Hladick and Partnerships Director Walker Donaldson join Rank the Vote to go
Ever wonder how primary elections started? Want to understand the differences with closed vs open vs semi-open primaries? Unsure who is eligible to vote in one? 💡 Then you should attend our primer on primaries!
Join us for our upcoming training sessions, where you can learn
Though constitutional design may still favor two major parties, proportional representation is gaining momentum.
Read the full @fulcrum_us article here: https://thefulcrum.us/electoral-reforms/proportional-representation-systems
August is a popular vacation month but don’t take a break from voting! 🗳️
There are 15 states holding primaries this month.
If you’re curious about what types of primaries there are in the U.S., join us on 8/12 for our Primer on Primaries with @uniteamerica.
🧐 Pop Quiz: Which of these states has a top-two primary system?
Questions are welcome and curiosity is encouraged! Join our Ask Me Anything series to learn more about RCV, the electoral reform movement, and how YOU can get involved.
Check out our events calendar to register: http://rankthevote.us/events
We have another full month of opportunities to get involved!
More details and the sign up link can be found on our calendar: http://rankthevote.nationbuilder.com/events
Earlier this month, @Unite_NY submitted 45,000 petitions signed by voters to NYC’s clerk’s office in support of a ballot question that would allow voters to decide whether to open New York’s closed primary system for municipal elections!
“This change would allow more than 1.1
Join us next week as we reach out to supporters about opportunities to get involved!
The Zoom will be open from 5-9pm eastern, but join and leave as you need.
Haven’t phonebanked before? We’ve got you covered!
Sign up here: http://rankthevote.nationbuilder.com/national_grassroots_phonebank_20260805
Don’t miss our Letter to the Editor workshop tonight! 8pm ET/5pm PT
Learn how to write a LTE and then join other #RCV enthusiasts in crafting letters for your local newspapers and online media outlets.
Rank the Vote's Letter to the Editor Workshop
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Earlier this month, the Irving City Council agreed to place a measure on the ballot to make the Council and Mayoral elections #RCV elections! This is a change from the current runoff system.
“I am confident that, if we have ranked-choice voting, it’s going to improve the voice
Sign up to learn about and practice writing letters to the editor!
We’ll meet online next week on Tuesday evening.
More details and registration here: http://rankthevote.nationbuilder.com/https_rankthevote_nationbuilder_com_events_20260728
Tonight: @RepresentWomen is presenting the 2026 Gender Parity Index Report at 7PM ET!
The Gender Parity Index provides annual insights into how states are doing when it comes to women’s representation.
Sign up here: 🔗http://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z17N52JKRhCA-B4mIHs6-Q
Last week, the City Council in Longmont voted to begin the process of referring a #RankedChoiceVoting charter amendment to the ballot for this November’s elections!
This is a big win, but the work in Longmont isn’t done yet. There will be two more votes on August 11 and 25.
It’s Primary Day in Arizona! 🗳️ The Grand Canyon State is 1 of 12 states to use semi-open primaries for state and congressional elections.
Open primaries allow for more voters to be heard and can increase turnout in elections. When you combine open primaries with ranked choice
Our Ask Me Anything open house is tonight at 8pm ET/5pm PT!
Join us to learn about #RankedChoiceVoting and how we are tackling the real challenges our communities face.
Sign up here:
Ask Me Anything! Ranked Choice Voting Open House
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Join @RepresentWomen this Wednesday, July 22nd at 7PM ET to hear about the 2026 Gender Parity Index Report.
The Gender Parity Index provides annual insights into how states are doing when it comes to women’s representation.
Find out if your state makes the grade. RSVP for
Tomorrow night!
Proven ideas. Practical steps. Your role in the team making it happen.
Join us at 8pm eastern 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.
http://rankthevote.nationbuilder.com/rank_the_vote_rcv_ama_20260721
In the May Texas runoff, turnout declined by 36%, showing the need for #RankedChoiceVoting @fairvote writes.
Read the full article here:
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