Better Ballot Bulletin: June 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 in SC. Better Ballot SC EventsPitch Training: June 28, 7pm. We'll be focusing on tip and tricks related to the the growing Republican primary field. Canvassing at the Soda City Market: July 1, 10am. Put those newly honed skills to work and let's gather supporters! Quarterly Meeting of the Board: July 19, 7:30pm. We will be conducting usual business. If you are interested in speaking, please email us at [email protected] Statewide Strategy Call: July 26, 7pm. Join us to recap the quarter and discuss the future. We have lots coming up. RSVP today. We're going *hybrid* again! If you're near Columbia, join us in person. If not, join us via Zoom. Location: Beef O'Brady's Other Events to Know AboutBraver Angels: Common Ground-Ensuring Trustworthy Elections In person event, Sat Jun 24 12pm. Furman University. RSVP here.
Looking to get involved before then? Contact us at [email protected] Want to be more connected? Join our Slack channel!
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Better Ballot Bulletin: June 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 in SC. Better Ballot SC EventsLetter to the Editor Training: June 7, 7pm. Writing letters to the editor can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Join Nicole Sanchez, President of Better Ballot SC, to learn the ins and outs of writing letters to the editor. This includes content and timing Trivia at Republic Biergarten: June 14, 7:30pm. Join us for a Better Ballot Meeting at 7:30 followed by Biergarten hosted trivia at 8. Meet your local IRV supporters and hopefully win the trivia prize ($50 gift certificate)! Let's win this! Quarterly Meeting of the Board: July 19, 7:30pm. We will be conducting usual business. If you are interested in speaking, please email us at [email protected] Statewide Strategy Call: July 26, 7pm. Join us to recap the quarter and discuss the future. We have lots coming up. RSVP today. We're going *hybrid* again! If you're near Columbia, join us in person. If not, join us via Zoom. Location TBD. Other Events to Know AboutAmerican Sustainable Business Network Webinar: Has Ranked Choice Voting Been Successful In Municipal Elections? Wed Jun 7, 3pm. RSVP here. Braver Angels: Common Ground-Ensuring Trustworthy Elections In person event, Sat Jun 24 12pm. Furman University. RSVP here.
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Better Ballot Bulletin: May 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 in SC.
H.4022 NewsIntroduced 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! Summer CampaignCosponsorsWe 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 SupportWe have the support of the Municipal Association of South Carolina, but we want individual municipalities to show their support of this great electoral reform. 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. 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. Letter to the Editors are a great way to get the word out. We're hosting a training on June 7. Join us to learn the ins and outs of letter writing
News in Instant Runoff VotingIRV in the Presidential Election: New Polling Shows Voters are Ready for RCV in Presidential Primary Elections: FairVote & 61% of Voters Interested in Ranking in Presidential Primaries, Poll Finds: FairVote & Citizen Data: Most Voters Want to Rank Their Presidential Candidates: Independent Voter Network What is One Person, One Vote: League of Women Voters Parties, Get Stronger Nominees with Ranked Choice Voting: FairVote Action Virginia Republicans Still Using IRV: The Virgina-Pilot Ranked Choice Voting and Education: 90 Persurasive and Powerful Topics (#56): Teaching Expertise & Current Topics: Nation Speech and Debate Association
Better Ballot SC EventsTim Scott Announcement Canvass: May 22. The presidential election season is well underway! Join us to speak to engaged South Carolinians about how IRV can fix vote splitting and bring more civility to politics. Letter to the Editor Training: June 7, 7pm. Writing letters to the editor can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Join Nicole Sanchez, President of Better Ballot SC, to learn the ins and outs of writing letters to the editor. This includes content and timing Trivia at Republic Biergarten: June 14, 7:30pm. Join us for a Better Ballot Meeting at 7:30 followed by Biergarten hosted trivia at 8. Meet your local IRV supporters and hopefully win the trivia prize ($50 gift certificate)! Let's win this! Quarterly Meeting of the Board: July 19, 7:30pm. We will be conducting usual business. If you are interested in speaking, please email us at [email protected] Statewide Strategy Call: July 26, 7pm. Join us to recap the quarter and discuss the future. We have lots coming up. RSVP today. We're going *hybrid* again! If you're near Columbia, join us in person. If not, join us via Zoom. Location TBD. Looking to get involved before then? Contact us at [email protected] Want to be more connected? Join our Slack channel! 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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Better Ballot Bulletin: May 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 in SC.
H.4022 NewsIntroduced 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. As the legislative session is winding down, the window to pass H.4022 is disappearing, but that does not mean the effort is over. This year, we had a bill introduced and that is a great achievement. We need to work hard so that when it is reintroduced next year, we will be successful. Summer CampaignCosponsorsWe 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. That's why we're having our first Speaking with Elected Officials Training. This training will help walk you through the ins and outs of pitching IRV to elected officials. Municipal Resolutions of SupportWe have the support of the Municipal Association of South Carolina, but we want individual municipalities to show their support of this great electoral reform. When the elected officials who will be most affected by this new option are supportive, it will go to show the legislature that this should be passed. Unsure how to proceed? Attend out Speaking with Elected Officials Training. Business SupportThe South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce has recently joined our coalition, bringing us to 14 organizations strong! 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. Letter to the Editors are a great way to get the word out. Check out our guide.
News in Instant Runoff VotingWhy Conservatives Shouldn't Fear Ranked Choice Voting: Real Clear Politics Editorial: North Charleston must fix its flawed city elections while it still can: Post and Courier Editorial: SC House has time to fix a small election glitch thus year, maybe a larger one too: Post and Courier Tax Day Blues: Expensive Runoff Could Be Replaced by Ranked Choice Voting: FairVote Utah Voice of Support: Salt Lake Tribune 4/18 and Salt Lake Tribune 4/19 Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger speaks on campus: The Dartmouth
Better Ballot SC EventsTalking to Elected Officials Training: May 2, 7pm. Speaking to our representatives can be intimidating. This training is designed to walk you through the process. Join us via Zoom. Quarterly Meeting of the Board: July 19, 7:30pm. We will be conducting usual business. If you are interested in speaking, please email us at [email protected] Statewide Strategy Call: July 26, 7pm. Join us to recap the quarter and discuss the future. We have lots coming up. RSVP today. We're going *hybrid* again! If you're near Columbia, join us in person. If not, join us via Zoom. Location TBD. Looking to get involved before then? Contact us at [email protected] Want to be more connected? Join our Slack channel! 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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Better Ballot Bulletin: April 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 in SC.
H.4022 NewsIntroduced 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. To move it forward, we still need to convince the leaders of the Judiciary Committee. We spoke to many legislators on our lobbying day, but we are not guaranteed a hearing...yet. We need to make sure that the leaders of the judiciary know that we mean business. We do that by contacting them. We're also looking for co-sponsors for the H.4022. If you would like to contact your legislator about this, please email us at [email protected] We're also launching a campaign to show the legislature that municipalities want IRV! The Municipal Association of SC supports H.4022, but we can do more. Municipalities can pass resolutions of support. We've already started laying the groundwork in some municipalities, but yours could be next! Email us ifor more information at [email protected] Now is also a great time to write a Letter to the Editor in support of H.4022. Check out our guide.
News in Instant Runoff VotingLetter: Support instant runoff for municipal elections in SC: Post and Courier Why Republicans Should Embrace Instant Runoff Voting: Discourse Instant Runoff Voting: What, Where, Why, Why Not: The Council of State Governments
Better Ballot SC EventsQuarterly Meeting of the Board: April 19, 7pm. We will be conducting usual business and also electing a new member of our Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on the Board or would like to speak, please email us at [email protected] Statewide Strategy Call: Apr 26, 7pm. Join us to recap the quarter and discuss the future. We have lots coming up. RSVP today. We're going *hybrid* this time! If you're near Charleston, join us in person. If not, join us via Zoom. Looking to get involved before then? Contact us at [email protected] Want to be more connected? Join our Slack channel! 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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Better Ballot Bulletin: April 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 in SC.
H.4022 NewsIntroduced 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. To move it forward, we still need to convince the leaders of the Judiciary Committee. We spoke to many legislators on our lobbying day, but we are not guaranteed a hearing...yet. We need to make sure that the leaders of the judiciary know that we mean business. We do that by contacting them. Now is also a great time to write a Letter to the Editor in support of H.4022. Check out our guide. Plus! I would like to welcome our newest coalition partner: South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce
News in Instant Runoff VotingWhat Voting May Look Like in 2033: FairVote Action Voters in Burlington and Redondo Beach Approve IRV: Ballotopedia North Carolina is working on IRV, too: ABC13 How Proportional Representation Works in Elections: Independent Voter Network Better Ballot SC EventsQuarterly Meeting of the Board: April 19, 7pm. We will be conducting usual business and also electing a new member of our Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on the Board or would like to speak, please email us at [email protected] Statewide Strategy Call: Apr 26, 7pm. Join us to recap the quarter and discuss the future. We have lots coming up. RSVP today. We're going *hybrid* this time! If you're near Charleston, join us in person. If not, join us via Zoom. Looking to get involved before then? Contact us at [email protected] Want to be more connected? Join our Slack channel! 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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Better Ballot Bulletin: March 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 in SC.
H.4022 NewsIntroduced 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. To move it forward, we need to convince the leaders of the Judiciary Committee. We spoke to many legislators on our lobbying day, but we are not guaranteed a hearing...yet. We need to make sure that the leaders of the judiciary know that we mean business. We do that by contacting them. Now is also a great time to write a Letter to the Editor in support of H.4022. Check out our guide. News in Instant Runoff VotingSimplify Elections (LtE): The Sun News Ranked voting vs runoffs (LtE): The Times and Democrat Highland Springs Zoning Commission used IRV to make decision: Post and Courier How Does Oscar Voting Work? This is How Winners Are Decided: AP/PBS Spoil No More With Ranked Choice Voting: FairVote Action
Better Ballot SC EventsQuarterly Meeting of the Board: April 19, 7pm. We will be conducting usual business and also electing a new member of our Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on the Board or would like to speak, please email us at [email protected] Statewide Strategy Call: Apr 26, 7pm. Join us to recap the quarter and discuss the future. We have lots coming up. RSVP today. We're going *hybrid* this time! If you're near Charleston, join us in person. If not, join us via Zoom. Looking to get involved before then? Contact us at [email protected] Want to be more connected? Join our Slack channel! 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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Better Ballot Bulletin: March 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 in SC.
Big News for SCH.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. To move it forward, we need to convince the leaders of the Judiciary Committee.
We will be holding our first Lobbying Day next week. There will be trainings to properly prepare us. Join us to make our voices heard at the statehouse! Now is also a great time to write a Letter to the Editor in support of H.4022. Check out our guide. News in Instant Runoff VotingGeorgia had a bill introduced too: The Current Our Laboratories of Democracy Can Improve the Republic: The Ripon Society Editorial: A 13% salary increase? North Charleston’s political pay plan is ill-considered: Post and Courier Proportional RCV Gives Voter More Voice, and Candidates of the Choice: FairVote Snowplow Names Election Results: City of Madison (I'll admit. I was nervous they'd end up with a bunch more Boaty McBoatfaces, but I should have known that IRV would yield better results!)
Better Ballot SC EventsLobbying Day with BBSC: March 7. We rallied and now we're going to leverage that support. Join us to speak to our legislators. Lobby Day Trainings: Tonight and March 6. Join veteran lobbyist and former SC House member Anne Peterson to learn the ins and outs of being citizen lobbyists.
Future Events to Get Excited AboutQuarterly Meeting of the Board: April 19, 7pm. We will be conducting usual business and also electing a new member of our Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on the Board or would like to speak, please email us at [email protected] Statewide Strategy Call: Apr 26, 7pm. Join us to recap the quarter and discuss the future. We have lots coming up. RSVP today. We're going hybrid this time! If you're near Charleston, join us in person. If not, join us via Zoom.
Want to be more connected? Join our Slack channel! 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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Better Ballot Bulletin: February 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 in SC.
News in Instant Runoff VotingAdvancing Democracy: Ranked-Choice Voting: National Civic League Our View: Defend Democracy Now, More Than Ever: Charleston City Paper Poll: More Than Anything Else, Americans Want Electoral Reform: Independent Voter Network What Should Republicans Do to Improve Candidate Quality?: Center for Campaign Innovation Arizona plots to eliminate 'extremests': NBC News
Better Ballot SC EventsCanvassing at Nikki Haley's Announcement: Today. Nikki Haley's event in Charleston is a great opportunity to speak directly to politically minded people. Canvassing at the Soda City Market: Feb 18, 10am. Join us for canvassing at the Soda City Market in Columbia. We'll bring the clipboard and pens, you bring the enthusiasm and smiles! In addition to talking to future supporters. Lobbying Day with BBSC: March 7. We rallied and now we're going to leverage that support. Join us to speak to our legislators. Lobby Day Trainings: March 2 and March 6. Join veteran lobbyist and former SC House member Anne Peterson to learn the ins and outs of being citizen lobbyists.
Future Events to Get Excited AboutQuarterly Meeting of the Board: April 19, 7pm. We will be conducting usual business and also electing a new member of our Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on the Board or would like to speak, please email us at [email protected] Statewide Strategy Call: Apr 26, 7pm. Join us to recap the quarter and discuss the future. We have lots coming up. RSVP today.
Want to be more connected? Join our Slack channel! 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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Better Ballot Bulletin: February 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 in SC.
News in Instant Runoff VotingIRV/RCV Rally at the Statehouse!!!!This first in the Southeast rally was a blast. We had great speakers, an announcement of a bill, and IRV elections in real time! If you missed it, you can still check it out on our Facebook page
Rally NewsCommentary: ranked choice voting means more voice, choices for South Carolinians: Post and Courier Letter: Support RCV: The State 'We want choice': Local groups rally for ranked choice voting: News19 Take your pick: Andrew Yang pitches ranked choice voting to SC: Post and Courier Ranked Choice Voting Rally at the State House: ABC25Columbia BRACK: A clever, fair way to avoid costly runoffs: Statehouse Report
News From Across the CountryThe Sensible Voices Drowned Out in the Race for House Speaker: IVN Network Following a Big Year, More States Push ranked choice voting: NBC News 2023 Ranked Choice Voting Memo: Represent Women Georgia officials consider changes to state's runoff election system: Facing South Practical Politics: Where a veteran reporter look and what she found: Christian Science Monitor
Better Ballot SC EventsCanvassing at the Soda City Market: Feb 18, 10am. Join us for canvassing at the Soda City Market in Columbia. We'll bring the clipboard and pens, you bring the enthusiasm and smiles! In addition to talking to future supporters, we will be advertising for the rally. Lobbying Day with BBSC: March 7. We rallied and now we're going to leverage that support. Join us to speak to our legislators. Training to take place the week before.
Future Events to Get Excited AboutQuarterly Meeting of the Board: April 19, 7pm. We will be conducting usual business and also electing a new member of our Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on the Board or would like to speak, please email us at [email protected] Statewide Strategy Call: Apr 26, 7pm. Join us to recap the year and discuss the future. It's been a great year and we'll be continuing that trend with your help. RSVP today.
Want to be more connected? Join our Slack channel! 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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