Better Ballot Bulletin: April 15, 2024
Here you will find important updates in the world of instant runoff voting and events to attend that help spread the word of IRV/RCV in SC.
Great events to get plugged in!
Phonebanking for BBSC: April 16, 11am. Let's call supporters to let them know about all the great things we have building in the instant runoff voting movement. There will be a short training followed by hitting the phones.
Quarterly Board Meeting: April 17, 6pm. Join us at our quarterly board meeting where we'll discuss regular business and hold elections for Treasurer. If you would like to contribute or serve on the board, please email us at [email protected].
Policy and Research Team Meeting: April 18, 7:30pm. Do you like combing through records and accurately collecting data? The policy and research team may be right for you. This behind the scenes work helps our front facing teams to be knowledgeable and in the right place at the right time.
Statewide Strategy Call: April 24, 7pm. Join us to recap the quarter and discuss the future, locally. Join us in Columbia, Charleston, or virtually. Everyone will meet on the call and have a quick recap of what the state of the movement in South Carolina is and then we'll break into local groups.
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(https://fairvote.org/webinar-recap-the-primary-solution-with-nick-troiano/)
Dear Philanthropists: Democracy Isn't Cheap: The Chronicle of Philantrophy
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News in Instant Runoff Voting
Is Ranked Choice the Right Choice? This student video won 2nd place in C-Span's Classroom's StudentCam documentary contest
Could ranked choice voting take the poison out of politics? WBUR
H.4022
Introduced by Representatives Neal Collins (R-5) and Dr Jermaine Johnson (D-70)
This bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting in elections. The regular 2024 legislative is over, but that does NOT mean the effort is. We will be doubling our efforts to find more supporters. We need to gather more support so that we can push it even further next session!
We are looking for:
Cosponsors
We are actively looking for cosponsors for this municipal option bill. The best way to do this is to sit down with legislatures and have a conversation with them about the benefits of IRV. We know that talking to our legislators can be intimidating. If you would like to meet with your elected officials or have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. We can provide support and guidance.
Municipal Resolutions of Support
Individual municipalities are key to our strategy. When the elected officials who will be most affected by this new option are supportive, it will go a long way to show the legislature that this should be passed. Not all town and city council members know about this great upgrade to the way that we vote. To learn more about how to spread the word, email us at [email protected]
Business Support
The South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce has joined our coalition in support of instant runoff voting/ranked choice voting. They are actively looking for businesses to sign on and show their support. If you are a business owner or know one, please sign the petition.
Are you looking for a flyer to hang up at your local community board? Or maybe something to handout to people? Check out our Printables!
We have an easy way to get involved! Sign our petition! Show your support of instant runoff voting by signing and sharing. Remember to share it to your social media!
If you like what you've read here and would like us to continue our efforts, please donate. We're building momentum here in South Carolina. Help us continue to educate our fellow South Carolinians. Consider making a monthly contribution. It helps us to better strategize our long term goals.
Thank you for reading,
Nicole Sanchez,
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Better Ballot Bulletin: April 1, 2024
Here you will find important updates in the world of instant runoff voting and events to attend that help spread the word of IRV/RCV in SC.
We're going monthly!
Our statewide strategy calls have focused on the statewide movement, but we want to localities to have a greater say and involvement in the movement. So, we're going local and monthly!
Everyone will meet on the call and have a quick recap of what the state of the movement in South Carolina is and then we'll break into local groups. There will be in person gatherings in Charleston and Columbia, but we'll also be meeting virtually so everyone can participate.
Better Ballot SC Events
Statewide Strategy Call: April 24, 7pm. Join us to recap the quarter and discuss the future, locally. Join us in Columbia, Charleston, or virtually
Quarterly Board Meeting: April 17, 6pm. Join us at our quarterly board meeting where we'll discuss regular business and hold elections for Treasurer. If you would like to contribute or serve on the board, please email us at [email protected].
(https://electionlawblog.org/?p=141700)
The Republican National Committee wants you to rank your favorite Vice Presidential nominees! Seems strange that this is the same body that passed a resolution against RCV last year...
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News in Instant Runoff Voting
Listen: After Hours: Ranked Choice Voting: Who's Backing It...And Why? Sharyl Attkisson
Surprising Salt Lake City - multiracial democracy in an unlikely place: Democracy SOS
Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for March 21, 2024: Ballotpedia
How the 2024 election is already spoiled: Fulcrum
Ranked choice voting would protect primaries from outside influence: FairVote Action
Other Election Related News in SC
Alexander v. SC State Conference of the NAACP: As many of you are probably already aware, the Supreme Court has yet to rule on a case in which SC's 1st Congressional District was ruled to be racially gerrymandered. To learn more about it you can attend a Business for Democracy webinar on Apr 3 at 3pm. United for Democracy's Jennifer Mandelblatt will discuss this issue and the state of the Supreme Court.
H.5006: Through my time with Better Ballot SC, I've spoken to several election officials across the state. One of the most common concerns that they express is for theirs and their coworkers' safety. H.5006 helps address those concerns and concerns about election integrity. Please contact your legislators about this meaningful bill.
H.4022
Introduced by Representatives Neal Collins (R-5) and Dr Jermaine Johnson (D-70)
This bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting in elections. The regular 2023 legislative is over, but that does NOT mean the effort is. We will be doubling our efforts to find more supporters. We need to gather more support so that we can push it even further next session!
We are looking for:
Cosponsors
We are actively looking for cosponsors for this municipal option bill. The best way to do this is to sit down with legislatures and have a conversation with them about the benefits of IRV. We know that talking to our legislators can be intimidating. If you would like to meet with your elected officials or have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. We can provide support and guidance.
Municipal Resolutions of Support
Individual municipalities are key to our strategy. When the elected officials who will be most affected by this new option are supportive, it will go a long way to show the legislature that this should be passed. Not all town and city council members know about this great upgrade to the way that we vote. To learn more about how to spread the word, email us at [email protected]
Business Support
The South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce has joined our coalition in support of instant runoff voting/ranked choice voting. They are actively looking for businesses to sign on and show their support. If you are a business owner or know one, please sign the petition.
Are you looking for a flyer to hang up at your local community board? Or maybe something to handout to people? Check out our Printables!
We have an easy way to get involved! Sign our petition! Show your support of instant runoff voting by signing and sharing. Remember to share it to your social media!
If you like what you've read here and would like us to continue our efforts, please donate. We're building momentum here in South Carolina. Help us continue to educate our fellow South Carolinians. Consider making a monthly contribution. It helps us to better strategize our long term goals.
Thank you for reading,
Nicole Sanchez,
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Better Ballot Bulletin: March 15, 2024
Here you will find important updates in the world of instant runoff voting and events to attend that help spread the word of IRV/RCV in SC.
We want to hear from you!
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Please take this quick survey so that we can learn more about what you want to see and do
Better Ballot SC Events
Statewide Strategy Call: April 24, 7pm. Join us to recap the quarter and discuss the future. We have lots coming up. RSVP today. We're going *hybrid* again! We'll be in Columbia!
Other Events to Get Excited About
Forum to Discuss H.5006: March 30,10am. Carolina for All and Columbia Central Labor Council are hosting a forum at the Labor and Community Breakfast in Columbia. RSVP today.
H.5006
Through my time with Better Ballot SC, I've spoken to several election officials across the state. One of the most common concerns that they express is for theirs and their coworkers' safety. H.5006 helps address those concerns and concerns about election integrity. Please contact your legislators about this meaningful bill.
(https://electionlawblog.org/?p=141700)
221,000 Republicans cast zombie votes in the Super Tuesday Primaries. Instant runoff voting could solve this problem: FairVote
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News in Instant Runoff Voting
With Ranked Choice Voting, 17% more votes make a difference: FairVote
Gerrymandering Reform: Are We Asking the Wrong Question: Independent Voter News
Who invented Single Transferable Vote?: Electoral Reform Society
H.4022
Introduced by Representatives Neal Collins (R-5) and Dr Jermaine Johnson (D-70)
This bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting in elections. The regular 2023 legislative is over, but that does NOT mean the effort is. We will be doubling our efforts to find more supporters. We need to gather more support so that we can push it even further next session!
We are looking for:
Cosponsors
We are actively looking for cosponsors for this municipal option bill. The best way to do this is to sit down with legislatures and have a conversation with them about the benefits of IRV. We know that talking to our legislators can be intimidating. If you would like to meet with your elected officials or have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. We can provide support and guidance.
Municipal Resolutions of Support
Individual municipalities are key to our strategy. When the elected officials who will be most affected by this new option are supportive, it will go a long way to show the legislature that this should be passed. Not all town and city council members know about this great upgrade to the way that we vote. To learn more about how to spread the word, email us at [email protected]
Business Support
The South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce has joined our coalition in support of instant runoff voting/ranked choice voting. They are actively looking for businesses to sign on and show their support. If you are a business owner or know one, please sign the petition.
Are you looking for a flyer to hang up at your local community board? Or maybe something to handout to people? Check out our Printables!
We have an easy way to get involved! Sign our petition! Show your support of instant runoff voting by signing and sharing. Remember to share it to your social media!
Did you know that there are Better Ballot SC Facebook groups for your county? Join yours today to help build the movement in your backyard
If you like what you've read here and would like us to continue our efforts, please donate. We're building momentum here in South Carolina. Help us continue to educate our fellow South Carolinians. Consider making a monthly contribution. It helps us to better strategize our long term goals.
Thank you for reading,
Nicole Sanchez,
President, {{broadcaster.name}}
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Better Ballot Bulletin: March 1, 2024
Welcome to the Better Ballot Bulletin
Here you will find important updates in the world of instant runoff voting and events to attend that help spread the word of IRV/RCV in SC.
We want to meet you...
...and your friends. Better Ballot SC wants to speak to the groups that you're a part of. This is a great way to spread the word. The way that our government functions affects everyone. So whether you are in a rotary club, plant society, or any other group based in South Carolina. We want to meet them!
Not a part of a group but still have friends? Invite them to a house party! We'll help you host and educate our fellow South Carolinians. Contact us at [email protected]
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Better Ballot SC Events
Statewide Strategy Call: April 24, 7pm. Join us to recap the quarter and discuss the future. We have lots coming up. RSVP today. We're going *hybrid* again! We'll be in Columbia!
Highlight in Instant Runoff Voting
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News in Instant Runoff Voting
Listen: Should Utah keep ranked choice voting as an option for local elections? With Josh Daniels: Defending Idea
Utah voters prefer ranked choice voting according to recent survey: Utah Public Radio
Plurality voting in primaries hurt parties, new paper finds: FairVote
H.4022
Introduced by Representatives Neal Collins (R-5) and Dr Jermaine Johnson (D-70)
This bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting in elections. The regular 2023 legislative is over, but that does NOT mean the effort is. We will be doubling our efforts to find more supporters. We need to gather more support so that we can push it even further next session!
We are looking for:
Cosponsors
We are actively looking for cosponsors for this municipal option bill. The best way to do this is to sit down with legislatures and have a conversation with them about the benefits of IRV. We know that talking to our legislators can be intimidating. If you would like to meet with your elected officials or have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. We can provide support and guidance.
Municipal Resolutions of Support
Individual municipalities are key to our strategy. When the elected officials who will be most affected by this new option are supportive, it will go a long way to show the legislature that this should be passed. Not all town and city council members know about this great upgrade to the way that we vote. To learn more about how to spread the word, email us at [email protected]
Business Support
The South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce has joined our coalition in support of instant runoff voting/ranked choice voting. They are actively looking for businesses to sign on and show their support. If you are a business owner or know one, please sign the petition.
Are you looking for a flyer to hang up at your local community board? Or maybe something to handout to people? Check out our Printables!
We have an easy way to get involved! Sign our petition! Show your support of instant runoff voting by signing and sharing. Remember to share it to your social media!
Did you know that there are Better Ballot SC Facebook groups for your county? Join yours today to help build the movement in your backyard
If you like what you've read here and would like us to continue our efforts, please donate. We're building momentum here in South Carolina. Help us continue to educate our fellow South Carolinians. Consider making a monthly contribution. It helps us to better strategize our long term goals.
Thank you for reading,
Nicole Sanchez,
President, {{broadcaster.name}}
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Welcome to the Better Ballot Bulletin. Here you will find important updates in the world of instant runoff voting and events to attend that help spread the word of IRV/RCV in SC. We had a rally!Speakers from across the state and even one special guest from Virginia spoke at the rally. Thank you to everyone who came. Not only did we learn more about instant runoff voting, but we move the conversation forward! Organization unite for rally in support of instant runoff voting: ABCNews4
Representative Jermaine Johnson (D) and Former VA Representative Chris Saxman (R)
Charleston City Councilman Karl Brady
Irmo Town Councilman Erik Sickinger
Former Colonel US Army and State Lead of Veterans for All Voters Christopher Himsl
Presidential candidate Chase Oliver
Didn't make it this year? I'm sorry you missed out, but mark your calendars. We'll be back next year! And there was a hearing!(It was a busy week) Several spoke in favor of 4022, Instant Runoff Voting, but there was opposition. Click here to view the video recording (January 25, 9am, House Judiciary Constitutional Law Subcommittee) If you submitted written testimony, thank you! There was no vote taken, but we weren't expecting there to be, yet. We have laid a solid foundation and we will be sure to update you on any further developments.
The subcommittee: Chairman Jay Jordan, Weston Newton, Travis A Moore, Will Wheeler, and Justin Bamberg (absent)
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News in Instant Runoff VotingLetters: South Carolina should try ranked-choice voting: Post and Courier GOP Caucus in Virgin Islands, Often Overlooked, Getting More Attention This Year: The Well News Editorial: SC's military and overseas voters get this option. Why don't the rest of us? Post and Courier Oscars 2024: How is ranked choice voting used? FairVote Ranked-Choice Voting would dramatically improve the 2024 Republican Primary: The Dispatch Update: Ranked Choice Voting Benefits Candidates and Voters of Color: FairVote Want to be more connected? Join our Slack channel! |
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H.4022Introduced by Representatives Neal Collins (R-5) and Dr Jermaine Johnson (D-70) This bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting in elections. The regular 2023 legislative is over, but that does NOT mean the effort is. We will be doubling our efforts to find more supporters. We need to gather more support so that we can push it even further next session! We are looking for:CosponsorsWe are actively looking for cosponsors for this municipal option bill. The best way to do this is to sit down with legislatures and have a conversation with them about the benefits of IRV. We know that talking to our legislators can be intimidating. If you would like to meet with your elected officials or have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. We can provide support and guidance. Municipal Resolutions of SupportIndividual municipalities are key to our strategy. When the elected officials who will be most affected by this new option are supportive, it will go a long way to show the legislature that this should be passed. Not all town and city council members know about this great upgrade to the way that we vote. To learn more about how to spread the word, email us at [email protected] Business SupportThe South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce has joined our coalition in support of instant runoff voting/ranked choice voting. They are actively looking for businesses to sign on and show their support. If you are a business owner or know one, please sign the petition. Are you looking for a flyer to hang up at your local community board? Or maybe something to handout to people? Check out our Printables! We have an easy way to get involved! Sign our petition! Show your support of instant runoff voting by signing and sharing. Remember to share it to your social media! Did you know that there are Better Ballot SC Facebook groups for your county? Join yours today to help build the movement in your backyard If you like what you've read here and would like us to continue our efforts, please donate. We're building momentum here in South Carolina. Help us continue to educate our fellow South Carolinians. Consider making a monthly contribution. It helps us to better strategize our long term goals. Thank you for reading, Nicole Sanchez, President, BetterBallotSC |
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Welcome to the Better Ballot Bulletin. Here you will find important updates in the world of instant runoff voting and events to attend that help spread the word of IRV/RCV in SC.
Better Ballot SC EventsQuarterly Board Meeting: Jan 17, 6pm. Join us at our quarterly board meeting where we'll discuss regular business and hold our board elections. If you would like to contribute or serve on the board, please email us at [email protected]. IRV/RCV Day RallyJan 23, 2pm. This is our second annual rally. Use your voice to get our fellow South Carolinians MORE VOICE and MORE CHOICE! We'll be there from 2-4pm for speakers and demonstrations, plus IRV swag! Please also join us for Lobbying Day (details here). We'll educate our legislators about IRV and invite them to visit the rally. Statewide Strategy Call: Jan 24, 7pm. This will be our 3 year anniversary call! Join us to recap the quarter and discuss the future. We have lots coming up. RSVP today. We're going *hybrid* again! We'll be in Charleston!
News in Instant Runoff Voting2024 may be a breakout year for ranked choice voting: Democracy SOS Four faces of South Carolina: Frustration drives Midlands further right: Post and Courier Instead of pushing Christie out, GOP should use Ranked-Choice Voting: Real Clear Politics (written by 2 former state GOP chairmen) Could Proportional Representation Fix Congress? The NPR Politics Podcast What we learned from NYC's second ranked choice voting election: FairVote Arlington County (VA) adopts ranked choice voting: alringtonva.us
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Better Ballot Bulletin: January 1, 2023
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Welcome to the Better Ballot Bulletin. Here you will find important updates in the world of instant runoff voting and events to attend that help spread the word of IRV/RCV in SC. Happy New Year!We at Better Ballot SC want to wish you a happy and healthy New Year! We are excited for all the great things that 2024 will bring to the instant runoff voting movement! Start the year off right and sign up for an event today! Better Ballot SC EventsPhone banking for the Rally: Jan 9, 4pm. We need as many of our supporters as possible to know about the rally! Let's hit the phones and call, Call, CALL! There will be a short training followed by a Zoom call party! Quarterly Board Meeting: Jan 17, 6pm. Join us at our quarterly board meeting where we'll discuss regular business and hold our board elections. If you would like to contribute or serve on the board, please email us at [email protected]. IRV/RCV Day Rally: Jan 23, 2pm. This is our second annual rally. Use your voice to get our fellow South Carolinians MORE VOICE and MORE CHOICE! We'll be there from 2-4pm for speakers and demonstrations, plus IRV swag! Please also join us for Lobbying Day (details TBD). We'll educate our legislators about IRV and invite them to visit the rally. Statewide Strategy Call: Jan 24, 7pm. This will be our 3 year anniversary call! Join us to recap the quarter and discuss the future. We have lots coming up. RSVP today. We're going *hybrid* again! We'll be in Charleston!
News in Instant Runoff VotingCharleston Resolution of Support Unfortunately, the resolution did not pass, but we received a lot of coverage leading up to the vote. Every article is an additional moment of learning for South Carolinians: Live5News, ABCNews4, Post and Courier, Statehouse Report, Post and Courier: Editorial, Post and Courier: Letter to the Editor, and Post and Courier. Ranked Choice Voting Approved (Arlington, VA): ARL Now George Santos was expelled from congress. What happens now? FairVote IRV Monthly Presidential Primary PollsWe're getting down to the wire! This is the last full month of polling before the primaries! Take this month's polls today! January Republican Primary Poll January Democratic Primary Poll Check out the round by round breakdown of the completed polls: Republicans Democrats Share, SHARE, SHARE the polls! The more South Carolinians who vote in them the better! This poll will close at the end of December and we'll be launching a new one every month until the primaries are over. This is a fantastic way to educate our fellow South Carolinians about instant runoff voting (aka ranked choice voting). Share, SHARE, SHARE!!!
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Better Ballot Bulletin: December 15, 2023
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Welcome to the Better Ballot Bulletin. Here you will find important updates in the world of instant runoff voting and events to attend that help spread the word of IRV/RCV in SC. Charleston ResolutionAs part of our push on H.4022 (more details below), we have been encouraging municipalities to pass resolutions of support for instant runoff voting. Mayor Tecklenburg, in his last city council meeting, will introduce a resolution of support (Item I, 3). We at Better Ballot SC would like to take this opportunity to thank Mayor Tecklenburg for introducing this meaningful resolution. Immediate Action is NeededNow is the time for the citizens of Charleston to speak out. Write your council members and speak at the public comments portion of the meetings. Click here to learn more.
Better Ballot SC EventsQuarterly Board Meeting: Jan 17, 6pm. Join us at our quarterly board meeting where we'll discuss regular business and hold our board elections. If you would like to contribute or serve on the board, please email us at [email protected]. IRV/RCV Day Rally: Jan 23, 2pm. This is our second annual rally. Use your voice to get our fellow South Carolinians MORE VOICE and MORE CHOICE! We'll be there from 2-4pm for speakers and demonstrations, plus IRV swag! Please also join us for Lobbying Day (details TBD). We'll educate our legislators about IRV and invite them to visit the rally. Statewide Strategy Call: Jan 24, 7pm. This will be our 3 year anniversary call! Join us to recap the quarter and discuss the future. We have lots coming up. RSVP today. We're going *hybrid* again! We'll be in Charleston!
News in Instant Runoff VotingExit Surveys: Voters Love Ranked Choice Voting: FairVote (this link was not included in the last bulletin) Ballotopedia dives deep into instant runoff voting: Ballotopedia's Info page, RCV deep dive begins, and Listen: RCV's long history and many different variations NPR talks ranked choice voting: Ranked choice voting is being touted as a cure-all for U.S. deep partisan divides, Ranked Choice Voting May be Coming to an Election near You, and Ranked choice voting is the 'hot reform' in democracy. Here's what you should know about it Editorial: Local elections went fairly well. This change would improve them: Post and Courier Whew! There was a lot to cover in the busy holiday month! IRV Monthly Presidential Primary PollsThere's still time to get your votes in for December! Take this month's polls today! December Republican Primary Poll December Democratic Primary Poll Check out the round by round breakdown of the completed polls: Republicans Democrats Share, SHARE, SHARE the polls! The more South Carolinians who vote in them the better! This poll will close at the end of December and we'll be launching a new one every month until the primaries are over. This is a fantastic way to educate our fellow South Carolinians about instant runoff voting (aka ranked choice voting). Share, SHARE, SHARE!!!
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Better Ballot Bulletin: December 1, 2023
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Welcome to the Better Ballot Bulletin. Here you will find important updates in the world of instant runoff voting and events to attend that help spread the word of IRV/RCV in SC.
IRV Monthly Presidential Primary PollsWe have winners!South Carolina voters have spoken again!
Check out the round by round breakdown. Plus, you can see previous month's results Take this month's polls today! December Republican Primary Poll December Democratic Primary Poll Share, SHARE, SHARE the polls! The more South Carolinians who vote in them the better! This poll will close at the end of December and we'll be launching a new one every month until the primaries are over. This is a fantastic way to educate our fellow South Carolinians about instant runoff voting (aka ranked choice voting). Share, SHARE, SHARE!!!
Voters Choice ActThis act was reintroduced into the House of Representatives. It provides money for states to implement ranked choice voting. To learn more and to contact your congressional representatives about this great bill, check out this article from FairVote Better Ballot SC EventsCanvassing at the Soda City Market: Dec 2, 10am. Join us for canvassing at the Soda City Market in Columbia. We'll bring the clipboards and pens, you bring the enthusiasm and smiles! We'll be speaking to market goers about the benefits of instant runoff voting (also known as ranked choice voting) Quarterly Board Meeting: Jan 17, 6pm. Join us at our quarterly board meeting where we'll discuss regular business and hold our board elections. If you would like to contribute or serve on the board, please email us at [email protected]. IRV/RCV Day Rally: Jan 23, 2pm. This is our second annual rally. Use your voice to get our fellow South Carolinians MORE VOICE and MORE CHOICE! We'll be there from 2-4pm for speakers and demonstrations, plus IRV swag! Please also join us for Lobbying Day (details TBD). We'll educate our legislators about IRV and invite them to visit the rally. Statewide Strategy Call: Jan 24, 7pm. This will be our 3 year anniversary call! Join us to recap the quarter and discuss the future. We have lots coming up. RSVP today. We're going *hybrid* again! We'll be in Charleston! Other Events: Over 10 Years of Fighting to Fix Our broken Political System: RepresentUs. December 6, 3pm. The December webinar will feature Bo Harmon, Campaign Advisor of RepresentUs. RepresentUs is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that aims to end political corruption by advocating for reforms such as voting right, ending gerrymandering, and campaign finance reform.It's run by volunteers and celebrities and has passed state and local laws to protect democracy.
News in Instant Runoff VotingRanked Choice Voting Sweeps Again on Election Day: Independent Voter Network Exit Surveys: Voters Love Ranked Choice Voting: FairVote Many voters say Congress is broken. Could proportional representation fix it? NPR Editorial: A change North Charleston needs to make: Post and Courier Myrtle Beach voters head back to the polls, but SC 'ranked choice' bill avoids runoffs altogether: ABC15 News
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