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“State officials are nearing the end of a dayslong ranked-choice runoff process to determine the final outcomes in key Maine primary races, including both gubernatorial primaries… Officials revised their timeline later, saying results would come on Thursday after announcing
“Past statewide runoffs have cost Georgia taxpayers as much as $75 million. Turnout in this year’s runoffs fell by 24% statewide – with several races falling by more than 60%. These high costs and low turnout are predictable problems that could have been prevented if Georgia used
Curious about how #RCV went in DC this week?
@FairVote rounds up the takeaways here: https://fairvote.org/takeaways-from-the-first-ranked-choice-voting-election-in-washington-dc/
Takeaways from the first ranked choice voting election in Washington, DC – FairVote
Washington, DC voters used ranked choice voting in their primary election, choosing nominees for mayor, DC Council, and other offices.
fairvote.org
“The ranked choice voting discussion comes in Lafayette after a close race last year for four at-large seats on the City Council. Annmarie Jensen received 15.9% of the vote, incumbent Saul Tapia Vega received 15.8%, Adam Gianola received 14.4% and incumbent Crystal Gallegos
“A proportional voting system would address the underlying structural problem more directly, though the road to its adoption is much steeper. And multimember districts that use ranked-choice voting or similar proportional representation rules would allow smaller groups sharing
It’s a #RCV election day in DC!
With #RankedChoiceVoting, voters are able to express their preferences by ranking their choices and voters don’t have to worry about spoilers.
RCV also encourages candidates to highlight the areas of common ground with their opponents, in order
Watch @LisaDTRice of @growdemocracyDC demonstrate how #RankedChoiceVoting works in today’s DC primaries w/ @wusa9 ⬇️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlte2AHtCII
TONIGHT: Join RTV’s training director, Celia Nolan, for our #AskMeAnything on Ranked Choice Voting! Live via Zoom 💻
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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Tomorrow, Washington, DC will use ranked choice voting for the first time. The District has many competitive primaries, and RCV will ensure all have majority winners.
Here’s what to expect from DC’s first #RankedChoiceVoting primaries ⬇️ @RanktheDistrict
What to know as Washington, DC uses ranked choice voting for the first time – FairVote
On June 16, Washington, DC will use ranked choice voting (RCV) for the first time. The city has several competitive primaries.
fairvote.org
Across the country, elections are underway and in 2 states, 3 counties, and 12 cities voters will be able to rank their choices!
@fairvote breaks down where #RCV will be used and how #RankedChoiceVoting is already improving the 2026 primaries: http://fairvote.org/the-2026-elections-and-ranked-choice-voting
In the article, Dave Atkins proposes several changes to Congress to help it better represent “We the People”
What do you think? Tell us in the comments 👇
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Happy Pride Month from your friends at Rank the Vote!
“A functioning democracy relies on the active participation of its citizens. The current state of politics in America is having the opposite effect. One of the biggest problems is that primary elections are increasingly turning out fringe candidates, and general election voters
The 2026 primaries are underway, and the data on women candidates matters. Join @repwomen on Wed., June 10, from 7-8 PM ET, for a live webinar on the primary problem, what it means for women’s representation, and what advocates on the ground are doing. 🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xWEIj3qjQN6Bn9Y8nI-wVA
ICYMI: Philadelphia’s City Council passed a resolution urging Pennsylvania to allow #RCV in local elections!
“When people rank candidates they don’t feel forced to just go with one of the leading folks to avoid wasting their vote,” Johnson said. “It gives people more choice, it
U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin (Maryland) stopped by to greet the team at Netroots. Raskin is a champion for ranked choice voting, ending gerrymandering, and advancing fair representation at the national and state level.
Learn more about these reforms at http://rankthevote.us.
We’re back at @Netroots_Nation!
Come see us at our table. We have a #RCV poll, updates on the movement, and great people to chat with!
#NN26 #RankedChoiceVoting
Happening tonight!
Sign up here: http://rankthevote.nationbuilder.com/rank_the_vote_rcv_open_house_20260604
“This is a ranked-choice election, and I’m ranking them on my ballot because like me, I know they will fight for working Mainers”
As we are seeing in Maine, with #RCV, candidates are incentivized to focus on solving problems rather than simply negative campaigning!
As San Jose grapples with a budget shortfall, #RankedChoiceVoting is proposed to reduce costs associated with two-step electoral contests!
Read more about how the city is considering #RCV here: http://mercurynews.com/2026/05/29/san-jose-ranked-choice-voting-special-elections
#ProportionalRepresentation works to “translate votes into seats more faithfully” as Professor Overton writes in The Hill: https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/5864273-proportional-representation-democracy
Get involved today to make it happen! https://rankthevote.us/take-action/#volunteer
DC’s upcoming election will feature #rankedchoicevoting!
@growdemocracyDC Civic Education Fund (GDDC CEF), lead by Lisa Rice, is working with voters, candidates, and election administrators to ensure that everyone in the city is prepared to make the most of this groundbreaking
Join us next week for our Ask Us Anything RCV Open House!
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_open_house_20260604
