Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.
Rank the Vote wishes you and your family a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.
Election Day is for the Texas runoff is on May 26!
“Texas is an open primary state, so registered voters may vote in either primary without declaring a party affiliation until you arrive at the voting center.”
https://eu.caller.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/05/11/may-2026-primary-runoff-election-in-south-texas/89750598007
Here's your guide to the primary runoff election in South Texas
Do you plan on voting in the primary runoff election? Here's what you need to know about early voting.
eu.caller.com
In Lakewood, Ohio, the city council is considering #RCV proposals that could appear on the November ballot!
“Ultimately, the ongoing discussion will reveal how far a city can go under its home-rule powers”
https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/05/lakewood-weighs-ranked-choice-voting-workaround-as-statewide-ban-looms-setting-up-high-stakes-legal-test.html
Lakewood weighs ranked-choice voting workaround as statewide ban looms, setting up high-stakes…
City Council members have agreed to consider two separate proposals related to ranked-choice voting that could appear on the November ballot.
cleveland.com
Check out our work on #RankedChoiceVoting to see how #RCV can save money and still deliver a majority winner!
http://rankthevote.us/ranked-choice-voting
We’re excited for DC voters to use #RCV in the upcoming primary after they chose to adopt the system in 2024!
Read more about the impact of #RankedChoiceVoting in DC from @fairvote https://fairvote.org/how-ranked-choice-voting-is-impacting-the-washington-dc-primary/
Read more about how #ProportionalRepresentation can limit #Gerrymandering here: https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/5864273-proportional-representation-democracy/
Then check out how we are taking this on here: https://rankthevote.us/proportional-representation/
“In numerous districts, the primary election, characterized by low voter turnout, tends to be the pivotal contest rather than the general election. This situation often results in decisions being made by a limited and unrepresentative segment of the electorate. Consequently, it
🔥 In 2025, Maine and New Mexico both passed semi-open primary legislation, meaning 330,000 unaffiliated voters in New Mexico alone will finally have the opportunity to vote in every election starting in 2026!
Reform is possible. Reform is happening. Is your state next?
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Starting soon (8 eastern)!
Don’t miss our 2026 legislative updates:
Victory in Virginia: 2026 legislative updates
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Happening tonight at 8 eastern!
Our National Organizing Director will be walking us through the latest legislative wins!
If you haven’t yet, sign up here: https://rankthevote.nationbuilder.com/20260513_legislative_updates
What positive outcomes has election reform brought to Alaska?
Elections are more competitive and lawmakers are working across the aisle on issues that matter to Alaskans.
Read all 5 ways from @Sightline here: https://www.sightline.org/2026/04/07/five-ways-election-reform-has-revamped-alaska-politics/
Five Ways Election Reform Has Revamped Alaska Politics
Open primaries and ranked choice voting are no longer new but are still delivering for voters and leaders alike.
www.sightline.org
On Wednesday we will be going over #RankedChoiceVoting legislative updates.
We’ll hear from:
@UpVoteVA
@ct_voters_first
@BetterBallotGa
Don’t miss it!
https://rankthevote.nationbuilder.com/20260513_legislative_updates
🧩 Gerrymandering is hurting our democracy. Proportional representation is a solution!
What is we had multi-member districts with fair representation? Imagine is we could make gerrymandering essentially pointless. No more drawing lines to pick your voters. Voters pick their
Join us Wednesday evening, when we will be going over the latest wins in state legislatures!
For more info and to sign up, follow the link👇
Victory in Virginia: 2026 legislative updates
rankthevote.nationbuilder.com
“The Buffalo Charter Revision Commission voted 7-2 Monday to pass a resolution that ensures it will explore open primaries, ranked choice voting (RCV), and expanded ballot access.”
#RankedChoiceVoting and #OpenPrimaries are two of our election reform pillars!
“Our current system of single-member districting is uniquely susceptible to gerrymandering. In light of the Supreme Court’s ruling, politicians will gain even greater power to draw congressional, state and local legislative district lines that silence the voices and votes of
⚖️ Here’s a simple idea: Our government should reflect our communities. No one group should get all the representation. That’s proportional representation, and it already works around the world and in the U.S!
Proportional representation effectively eliminates #gerrymandering,
Tonight from 5-9pm eastern!
Feel free to join the call when you can and leave when you need to.
Sign up here: https://rankthevote.nationbuilder.com/national_volunteer_mobilization_phonebank_20260506
Next week, we’re giving a rundown of the very latest in electoral reform in state legislatures!
We’ll hear from 3 states with especially notable sessions:
Liz White, @UpVoteVA
Brendan Finley, @ct_voters_first
Daniel Baggerman, @BetterBallotGa
Sign up here:
If you’re new to our network, we want to make sure you feel right at home! So we will be answering every question you have about #RankedChoiceVoting and other election reforms.
We are inviting all new members to our #AskMeAnything Welcome Series!
Our next session is on
🚪Nearly half of American voters call themselves independents, but in many states, they’re locked out of primary elections entirely.
📊 In 2024, 87% of the U.S. House of Representatives was effectively elected by just 7% of Americans, a tiny slice of highly partisan primary
On June 16, Washington, DC will use ranked choice voting for the 1st time.
RCV is helping voters navigate several crowded races, & encouraging candidates to run more positive campaigns.
That includes the city’s 1st cross-endorsement between 2 candidates.
How ranked choice voting is impacting the Washington, DC primary – FairVote
June 16 will mark the historic first use of ranked choice voting (RCV) in Washington, DC primary elections.
fairvote.org
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:
Ranked choice voting in New Mexico – FairVote
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.
fairvote.org
🖊️ 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
63% of Americans say our government isn’t doing enough to protect our environment. A trend that holds true across a number of popular policies.
So why doesn’t Congress act? They don’t need support from a majority of voters to get elected.
Ranked choice voting can change that.
