Better Ballot Bulletin: August 1, 2025
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.
What does instant runoff voting do?
Here we talk a lot about instant runoff voting. It's kind of our thing. But why? Today starts a series where we'll look at some of the benefits of instant runoff voting, starting with clean campaigns. Looking for news and events? Scroll down. They're still here.
One of the most frequent complaints about elections is the mudslinging. The non-stop, incessant name calling and personal attacks distract from what actually matters. What does the candidate want to DO? What is their positive vision for the future of their district?
The current system incentivizes this behavior. The loudest, angriest voice gets the most clicks, the most air time. They suck up the oxygen. So why be cordial? Why focus on policy when the system doesn't reward it?
How does IRV clean up campaigns?
It's all about those ranking. When voters can rank their candidates, candidates need the rankings to win. If candidate A insults my top pick, candidate B, I'm sure not going to rank them on my ballot. IRV incentivizes them to focus on their own policies and vision for their district instead of on their opponent's inconsequential faults.
Great events to get plugged in!
Statewide Strategy Call: August 26, 6:30pm. Our monthly meeting are the 4th Tuesday of the month! Join us to recap the month 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.
IRV 101 + Social Media Ambassadorship: August 28, 7pm. Whether you're new to the instant runoff voting movement or you've been around since the beginning, join us to pick up new knowledge. Plus, you can learn to utilize social media to its fullest potential! Social media is a great organizing tool, if used properly.
Letter to the Editor Training: every 1st Monday of the month, 8pm. Join other IRV enthusiasts in crafting letters for your local newsletters. Best practices and strategies will be discussed. All questions answered. By dedicating focused time to writing LTEs on a regular basis, you can help boost the IRV signal in your community and across the country.
IRV Pitch Training: Thursdays at 8pm. Learn how to pitch Instant Runoff Voting when canvassing on the street or at an event from a Rank the Vote National Organizer! We'll talk about best practices, and have opportunities for you to practice in a friendly environment. All questions welcome.
(https://fairvote.org/press/fair-representation-act-2025)
Plus:
How two-party systems foster conspiracy theories, the “Japanese First” Party, Rank MI Vote, college reform stacking, and timely links: The Expand Democracy 5
Opinion: Don't let NYC botch our elections: City & State New York
Juneau could become first major Alaska city to adopt ranked choice voting for local elections: KTOO (IRV is used statewide in Alaska, but local jurisdictions need to choose to adopt it)
New analysis from the NYC Primary: Anonymous Cast Vote Records released to give more detail on how voters interacted with the RCV system.
How did New Yorkers rank their mayoral candidates? The data is in: The Gothamist
Watch: RCV 2025 and Beyond: Lessons Learned from NYC: FairVote
New York City Cast Vote Record: An Initial Analysis of the 2025 Democratic Mayoral Primary: FairVote
DC Voters overwhelmingly approved IRV in the November 2024 election. Check out some new updates.
DC Council votes to fund ranked choice voting implementation in nation’s capital: FairVote
DC Council partially funds ranked choice voting, falls short of full implementation: FOX5
Indicted Washington, DC official returns to office with 30% support – a reminder why DC is moving to ranked choice voting: FairVote
H.3589 Municipal Option Bill
This bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting in elections. Last session we got a hearing, this year we want to go even further, but we need your help.
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.
Postcards
We'll be hand delivering postcards from constituents. Do you want your legislator to know you support IRV or have a group of friends who would like to submit them? Great! Let us know and we'll send them to you.
Municipal Resolutions
Municipalities are directly impacted by our bill, which would give towns and cities the option of using instant runoff voting. We want to show the legislature that this is something that they want. Municipalities can do this by passing resolutions in support of IRV. To learn how, please fill out this interest form.
Speaking Opportunities
When people hear about instant runoff voting, they like it. If you are a part of a group that hosts speakers, please consider a Better Ballot SC speaker. We'd love to spread the word among your network.
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,
Better Ballot Bulletin: July 15, 2025
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.
BBSC's YouTube Channel
You asked for it and it's here! Better Ballot SC now has a YouTube channel. We have videos from the 2025 IRV/RCV Rally, our takes on the 2025 NYC Primary, and even a short from passing the Irmo resolution in support of instant runoff voting.
Did you know that BBSC is on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Threads, and BlueSky, too? Please follow us on your favorite platform and like, comment, and share!
Trivia Night!
We had a great night of learning and fun with IRV 101 and Trivia! Rank It! won, but you can have a chance to take the top spot next time.
Great events to get plugged in!
Statewide Strategy Call: July 22, 6:30pm. Our monthly meeting are the 4th Tuesday of the month! Join us to recap the month 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.
Good Trouble Lives On: July 17, 11am. This is a great opportunity to spread the word with politically active people. Join fellow volunteers in showing future supporters how they can have great voice in how our government functions.
Quarterly Board Meeting: July 30, 5pm (rescheduled). Join us at our quarterly board meeting where we'll discuss regular business. If you would like to contribute or serve on the board, please email us at [email protected].
Letter to the Editor Training: every 1st Monday of the month, 8pm. Join other IRV enthusiasts in crafting letters for your local newsletters. Best practices and strategies will be discussed. All questions answered. By dedicating focused time to writing LTEs on a regular basis, you can help boost the IRV signal in your community and across the country.
IRV Pitch Training: Thursdays at 8pm. Learn how to pitch Instant Runoff Voting when canvassing on the street or at an event from a Rank the Vote National Organizer! We'll talk about best practices, and have opportunities for you to practice in a friendly environment. All questions welcome.
Charlottesville Voters Embrace Ranked Choice: Ranked Choice Virginia
Elon Musk, The America Party, and election reform: FairVote
Don't blame ranked choice voting just because democrats had to choose between a socialist and a swamp monster: Peach Pundit
Hope for American Unity, Yuval Levin: Christianity Today
H.3589 Municipal Option Bill
This bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting in elections. Last session we got a hearing, this year we want to go even further, but we need your help.
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.
Postcards
We'll be hand delivering postcards from constituents. Do you want your legislator to know you support IRV or have a group of friends who would like to submit them? Great! Let us know and we'll send them to you.
Municipal Resolutions
Municipalities are directly impacted by our bill, which would give towns and cities the option of using instant runoff voting. We want to show the legislature that this is something that they want. Municipalities can do this by passing resolutions in support of IRV. To learn how, please fill out this interest form.
Speaking Opportunities
When people hear about instant runoff voting, they like it. If you are a part of a group that hosts speakers, please consider a Better Ballot SC speaker. We'd love to spread the word among your network.
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,
Better Ballot Bulletin: July 1, 2025
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.
New York City Results
Zorhan Mamdani leads the NYC Democratic primary. He led a truly grassroots campaign that spoke directly to New Yorkers. That is one of the benefits of instant runoff voting. It empowers candidates to reach the widest portion of their electorate and New York Democrats has their say.
Youth Vote
40% of early voters were under the age of 40. We're still waiting on more demographic figures, but turnout was higher than previous NYC primary elections.
It's well known that young voters distrust the system, so why did they turn out? Not only did they have a candidate speaking to their issues, but they could fully voice their opinion on the ballot! Young people are all about instant runoff voting because they want more choice and more voice.
Preliminary Results?
We have the preliminary results, but why only preliminary?
Due to New York voting laws, the election board must wait for more ballots to be returned. Once they have been, the instant runoff will commence and we'll know the details.
But voters were clear. Zohran Mamdani has a significant lead over Andrew Cuomo, so much so that Cuomo has conceded. It is not a majority though, so we anxiously await the instant runoff results. Did you know that 79% of jurisdictions release their IRV results within 24 hours?
More:
Statement on ranked choice voting in NYC primary: FairVote
New Yorkers were encouraged to try out IRV in a variety of ways. Try ice cream: CNN
Mamdani stuns Cuomo: 5 takeaways from the NYC mayoral primary: The Hill
Comparing the 2021 and 2025 NYC mayoral primary timelines: City & State
The story behind the IRV visualizations: Spectrum News
Great events to get plugged in!
IRV 101 + Trivia: July 10. Join us for a fun night of learning! Then test that knowledge (and more) with our IRV trivia. Join us virtually.
IRV Pitch Training: Thursdays at 8pm. Learn how to pitch Instant Runoff Voting when canvassing on the street or at an event from a Rank the Vote National Organizer! We'll talk about best practices, and have opportunities for you to practice in a friendly environment. All questions welcome.
Statewide Strategy Call: July 22, 6:30pm. Our monthly meeting are the 4th Tuesday of the month! Join us to recap the month 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.
Quarterly Board Meeting: July 16, 5pm. Join us at our quarterly board meeting where we'll discuss regular business. If you would like to contribute or serve on the board, please email us at [email protected].
Letter to the Editor Training: every 1st Monday of the month, 8pm. Join other IRV enthusiasts in crafting letters for your local newsletters. Best practices and strategies will be discussed. All questions answered. By dedicating focused time to writing LTEs on a regular basis, you can help boost the IRV signal in your community and across the country.
(https://fairvote.org/our-reforms/thechoicemovie/)
A new film, The Choice, follows two candidates who ran for Portland City Council in 2024 and shows how ranked choice voting impacted their campaigns.
Charlottesville
Charlottesville used the multiwinner form of instant runoff voting (aka single transferable vote) for the first time! It delivered on promises to increase representation and voter satisfaction. Unfortunately, not all Virginia elections used instant runoff voting. Read
Read more:
A deep dive on Charlottesville Ballot Data: FairVote
Virginia elections show value of instant runoff voting: FairVote
RCV advocates say Charlottesville's first ranked choice election delivers on promises of diverse representation: Independent Voter News
H.3589 Municipal Option Bill
This bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting in elections. Last session we got a hearing, this year we want to go even further, but we need your help.
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.
Postcards
We'll be hand delivering postcards from constituents. Do you want your legislator to know you support IRV or have a group of friends who would like to submit them? Great! Let us know and we'll send them to you.
Municipal Resolutions
Municipalities are directly impacted by our bill, which would give towns and cities the option of using instant runoff voting. We want to show the legislature that this is something that they want. Municipalities can do this by passing resolutions in support of IRV. To learn how, please fill out this interest form.
Speaking Opportunities
When people hear about instant runoff voting, they like it. If you are a part of a group that hosts speakers, please consider a Better Ballot SC speaker. We'd love to spread the word among your network.
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,
President, Better Ballot SC
Better Ballot Bulletin: June 15, 2025
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.
New Yorkers Go to the Polls on Tuesday
For the second time, NYC voters will use instant runoff voting to choose their candidates for the general election in November. Though both Republicans and Democrats would use instant runoff voting to choose their candidates, only Democrats have enough candidates to hold a primary. Check out news and how New Yorkers are practicing IRV below.
Here's who's running for New York mayor in 2025: City and State
What to Expect in New York City's Ranked Choice Voting Elections: FairVote
NYC mayoral candidate unlocks matching funds after boost from Mamdani: Gothamist
We want you to vote for NYC's most iconic bagel! WNYC
Some of the candidates are even taking advantage of a great bridge builder strategy: cross-endorsing. Check out the announcement video.
Great events to get plugged in!
Statewide Strategy Call: June 24, 6:30pm. Our monthly meeting are the 4th Tuesday of the month! Join us to recap the month 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.
IRV 101 + Trivia: July 10. Join us for a fun night of learning! Then test that knowledge (and more) with our IRV trivia. Join us virtually.
Letter to the Editor Training: July 7, 8pm. Join other IRV enthusiasts in crafting letters for your local newsletters. Best practices and strategies will be discussed. All questions answered. By dedicating focused time to writing LTEs on a regular basis, you can help boost the IRV signal in your community and across the country.
IRV Pitch Training: Thursdays at 8pm. Learn how to pitch Instant Runoff Voting when canvassing on the street or at an event from a Rank the Vote National Organizer! We'll talk about best practices, and have opportunities for you to practice in a friendly environment. All questions welcome.
Plus:
Awaiting Governor's signature, Maine to use IRV in more races: Maine Morning Star
Former President Bill Clinton shares support of Instant Runoff Voting on the View: FairVote X
Ranked Choice Voting is a Women's Issue: The Female Body Politic
An Initial Assessment of Proportional Ranked-Choice Voting in Portland, Oregon: AEI
Proportional Representation for Competition: R Street
H.3589 Municipal Option Bill
This bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting in elections. Last session we got a hearing, this year we want to go even further, but we need your help.
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.
Postcards
We'll be hand delivering postcards from constituents. Do you want your legislator to know you support IRV or have a group of friends who would like to submit them? Great! Let us know and we'll send them to you.
Municipal Resolutions
Municipalities are directly impacted by our bill, which would give towns and cities the option of using instant runoff voting. We want to show the legislature that this is something that they want. Municipalities can do this by passing resolutions in support of IRV. To learn how, please fill out this interest form.
Speaking Opportunities
When people hear about instant runoff voting, they like it. If you are a part of a group that hosts speakers, please consider a Better Ballot SC speaker. We'd love to spread the word among your network.
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,
Better Ballot Bulletin: June 1, 2025
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!
IRV 101 + Trivia: June 12. Join us for a fun night of learning! Then test that knowledge (and more) with our IRV trivia. Join us virtually.
Saving Democracy Rally: June 14, 12:30pm. This is a great opportunity to spread the word with politically active people. Join fellow volunteers in showing future supporters how they can have great voice in how our government functions.
Letter to the Editor Training: June 2, 8pm. Join other IRV enthusiasts in crafting letters for your local newsletters. Best practices and strategies will be discussed. All questions answered. By dedicating focused time to writing LTEs on a regular basis, you can help boost the IRV signal in your community and across the country.
Statewide Strategy Call: June 24, 6:30pm. Our monthly meeting are the 4th Tuesday of the month! Join us to recap the month 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.
IRV Pitch Training: Thursdays at 8pm. Learn how to pitch Instant Runoff Voting when canvassing on the street or at an event from a Rank the Vote National Organizer! We'll talk about best practices, and have opportunities for you to practice in a friendly environment. All questions welcome.
Plus:
RCV team releases City Council survey: LWV Portland, OR
The future of RCV, engaging young people, internal election rules, faster runoff elections, and timely links: Expand Democracy
A win: Boston City Council votes to approve ranked choice voting: Governing
A likely loss: What ranked choice voting is and why some Ohio lawmakers are trying to ban it: NBC4
News from NYC:
Empowering legislatures, better RCV polling, challenges to Democratic health and timely links: Expand Democracy
To defeat Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani urges supporters to donate to Adrienne Adams: Gothamist
Listen: Roadmap for How We Can Reclaim our Democracy: Revolutionary Optimism Podcast
H.3589 Municipal Option Bill
This bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting in elections. Last session we got a hearing, this year we want to go even further, but we need your help.
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.
Postcards
We'll be hand delivering postcards from constituents. Do you want your legislator to know you support IRV or have a group of friends who would like to submit them? Great! Let us know and we'll send them to you.
Municipal Resolutions
Municipalities are directly impacted by our bill, which would give towns and cities the option of using instant runoff voting. We want to show the legislature that this is something that they want. Municipalities can do this by passing resolutions in support of IRV. To learn how, please fill out this interest form.
Speaking Opportunities
When people hear about instant runoff voting, they like it. If you are a part of a group that hosts speakers, please consider a Better Ballot SC speaker. We'd love to spread the word among your network.
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: May 15, 2025
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!
Statewide Strategy Call: May 27, 6:30pm. Our monthly meeting are the 4th Tuesday of the month! Join us to recap the month 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.
IRV Pitch Training: Thursdays at 8pm. Learn how to pitch Instant Runoff Voting when canvassing on the street or at an event from a Rank the Vote National Organizer! We'll talk about best practices, and have opportunities for you to practice in a friendly environment. All questions welcome.
Letter to the Editor Training: May 5, 8pm. Join other IRV enthusiasts in crafting letters for your local newsletters. Best practices and strategies will be discussed. All questions answered. By dedicating focused time to writing LTEs on a regular basis, you can help boost the IRV signal in your community and across the country.
IRV 101 + Trivia: June 12. Join us for a fun night of learning! Then test that knowledge (and more) with our IRV trivia. Join us virtually.
(https://www.rstreet.org/commentary/the-competition-solution-to-the-primary-problem/)
Plus:
Iowa Caucus: The Epitome of GOP Nominating Ranked Choice Voting and Why It Works: The John Fredericks Show
Want to be more connected? Join our Slack channel!
How Ranked Choice Voting Makes More Votes Count: FairVote
The Expand Democracy 5: Tools for political association, a stronger Congress, fair voting in Australia, reeling international election assistance and timely links: Expand Democracy
Can voters game out their ranked choice voting ballot? The City
Voting 101: What is Australians preferential voting system and how does it work? Guardian Australia
For Good News, Look at Portland Oregon: Rose City Reform
H.3589 Municipal Option Bill
This bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting in elections. Last session we got a hearing, this year we want to go even further, but we need your help.
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.
Postcards
We'll be hand delivering postcards from constituents. Do you want your legislator to know you support IRV or have a group of friends who would like to submit them? Great! Let us know and we'll send them to you.
Municipal Resolutions
Municipalities are directly impacted by our bill, which would give towns and cities the option of using instant runoff voting. We want to show the legislature that this is something that they want. Municipalities can do this by passing resolutions in support of IRV. To learn how, please fill out this interest form.
Speaking Opportunities
When people hear about instant runoff voting, they like it. If you are a part of a group that hosts speakers, please consider a Better Ballot SC speaker. We'd love to spread the word among your network.
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,
President, Better Ballot SC
Better Ballot Bulletin: May 1, 2025
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!
SC Statehouse Protest Canvas: May 10. This teacher focused protest is a great opportunity to spread the word with politically active people. Join fellow volunteers in showing young people how they can have great voice in how our government functions.
Statewide Strategy Call: May 27, 6:30pm. Our monthly meeting are the 4th Tuesday of the month! Join us to recap the month 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.
Letter to the Editor Training: May 5, 8pm. Join other IRV enthusiasts in crafting letters for your local newsletters. Best practices and strategies will be discussed. All questions answered. By dedicating focused time to writing LTEs on a regular basis, you can help boost the IRV signal in your community and across the country.
IRV Pitch Training: Thursdays at 8pm. Learn how to pitch Instant Runoff Voting when canvassing on the street or at an event from a Rank the Vote National Organizer! We'll talk about best practices, and have opportunities for you to practice in a friendly environment. All questions welcome.
(https://www.governing.com/politics/for-a-model-of-bipartisan-governance-look-to-alaska)
Plus:
More from Alaska. Opinion: Murkowski bucks Trump - and makes the case for ranked choice voting: The Washington Post
Want to be more connected? Join our Slack channel!
Watch: Partisan Primaries Polarization and the Risks of Extremism: Safeguarding Democracy Project, UCLA Law
Ranked Choice Voting Can Create Stronger Political Parties: FairVote
Dems Look to Use Ranked Choice Voting in State Elections, But Constitutional Questions Remain: Maine Wire
Why Congress is Broken and How We Can Fix It: FairVote
H.3589 Municipal Option Bill
This bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting in elections. Last session we got a hearing, this year we want to go even further, but we need your help.
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.
Postcards
We'll be hand delivering postcards from constituents. Do you want your legislator to know you support IRV or have a group of friends who would like to submit them? Great! Let us know and we'll send them to you.
Municipal Resolutions
Municipalities are directly impacted by our bill, which would give towns and cities the option of using instant runoff voting. We want to show the legislature that this is something that they want. Municipalities can do this by passing resolutions in support of IRV. To learn how, please fill out this interest form.
Speaking Opportunities
When people hear about instant runoff voting, they like it. If you are a part of a group that hosts speakers, please consider a Better Ballot SC speaker. We'd love to spread the word among your network.
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,
Better Ballot Bulletin: April 15, 2025
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!
Statewide Strategy Call: April 22, 6:30pm. Our monthly meeting are the 4th Tuesday of the month! Join us to recap the month 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.
IRV Pitch Training: Thursdays at 8pm. Learn how to pitch Instant Runoff Voting when canvassing on the street or at an event from a Rank the Vote National Organizer! We'll talk about best practices, and have opportunities for you to practice in a friendly environment. All questions welcome.
Letter to the Editor Training: May 5, 8pm. Join other IRV enthusiasts in crafting letters for your local newsletters. Best practices and strategies will be discussed. All questions answered. By dedicating focused time to writing LTEs on a regular basis, you can help boost the IRV signal in your community and across the country.
Quarterly Board Meeting: April 16, 5pm. 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://www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/2025/04/08/ranked_choice_voting_1102650.html)
Plus:
Instant Runoff Voting could help smaller towns avoid costly runoffs: The Sumter Item
Want to be more connected? Join our Slack channel!
Charlottesville is gearing up for its first election using ranked choice voting: c-ville
Skokie, IL adopts ranked choice voting: FairVote
Is Ranked-Choice voting associated with higher turn out across race/ethnic groups: Social Science Quarterly
H.3589 Municipal Option Bill
This bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting in elections. Last session we got a hearing, this year we want to go even further, but we need your help.
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.
Postcards
We'll be hand delivering postcards from constituents. Do you want your legislator to know you support IRV or have a group of friends who would like to submit them? Great! Let us know and we'll send them to you.
Municipal Resolutions
Municipalities are directly impacted by our bill, which would give towns and cities the option of using instant runoff voting. We want to show the legislature that this is something that they want. Municipalities can do this by passing resolutions in support of IRV. To learn how, please fill out this interest form.
Speaking Opportunities
When people hear about instant runoff voting, they like it. If you are a part of a group that hosts speakers, please consider a Better Ballot SC speaker. We'd love to spread the word among your network.
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,
Better Ballot Bulletin: April 1, 2025
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!
Remove, Reverse, Reclaim/Hands Off: April 5. This is a great opportunity to spread the word with politically active people. Join fellow volunteers in showing young people how they can have great voice in how our government functions.
Majority Rules Screening: April 9, 7pm. Join the BBSC, the SC Progressive Network and fellow IRV supporters (or those just curious) to learn about instant runoff voting's use across the country, but particularly in Alaska. There will be a great panel to follow that focuses on the state of the movement in South Carolina.
Statewide Strategy Call: April 22, 6:30pm. Our monthly meeting are the 4th Tuesday of the month! Join us to recap the month 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.
Letter to the Editor Training: April 7, 8pm. Join other IRV enthusiasts in crafting letters for your local newsletters. Best practices and strategies will be discussed. All questions answered. By dedicating focused time to writing LTEs on a regular basis, you can help boost the IRV signal in your community and across the country.
IRV Pitch Training: Thursdays at 8pm. Learn how to pitch Instant Runoff Voting when canvassing on the street or at an event from a Rank the Vote National Organizer! We'll talk about best practices, and have opportunities for you to practice in a friendly environment. All questions welcome.
Plus:
Mayors of Big Cities Embrace Ranked Choice Voting: FairVote
Want to be more connected? Join our Slack channel!
While Trump Sows Division, Women Leaders Chart a Path Forward for Democracy: Ms. Magazine
Murkowski says her colleagues are 'afraid' of Trump and Musk: 'I'm not going to compromise my own integrity': Politico
Will Democrats finally get a shot at taking out Susan Collins? Politico
Ranked Choice Voting Candidate Strategy Guide: FairVote
Desserts help explain the intricacies of ranked choice voting: Essex Daily News
H.3589 Municipal Option Bill
This bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting in elections. Last session we got a hearing, this year we want to go even further, but we need your help.
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.
Postcards
We'll be hand delivering postcards from constituents. Do you want your legislator to know you support IRV or have a group of friends who would like to submit them? Great! Let us know and we'll send them to you.
Municipal Resolutions
Municipalities are directly impacted by our bill, which would give towns and cities the option of using instant runoff voting. We want to show the legislature that this is something that they want. Municipalities can do this by passing resolutions in support of IRV. To learn how, please fill out this interest form.
Speaking Opportunities
When people hear about instant runoff voting, they like it. If you are a part of a group that hosts speakers, please consider a Better Ballot SC speaker. We'd love to spread the word among your network.
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,
Better Ballot Bulletin: March 15, 2025
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!
Two Great Tabling Opportunities
Just Us Girls Talk: March 29, 11am. This is a great opportunity to spread the word with young people. Join fellow volunteers in showing young people how they can have great voice in how our government functions.
Read Our Lips: March 29, 12pm. Join us at the Statehouse to celebrate and stand with women on the last Saturday of Women's History Month. Open to women and allies. Please wear red (and red lipstick if that's your jam).
Phonebanking with BBSC: March 17, 5pm. We're calling supporters to let them know about our upcoming organizing meeting. The more people we have out, the more impactful our statement is!
Statewide Strategy Call: March 25, 6:30pm. Our monthly meeting are the 4th Tuesday (usually) of the month! Join us to recap the month 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.
These meetings are a great place to learn about passing resolutions of support in your community!
Letter to the Editor Training: April 7, 8pm. Join other IRV enthusiasts in crafting letters for your local newsletters. Best practices and strategies will be discussed. All questions answered. By dedicating focused time to writing LTEs on a regular basis, you can help boost the IRV signal in your community and across the country.
IRV Pitch Training: Thursdays at 8pm. Learn how to pitch Instant Runoff Voting when canvassing on the street or at an event from a Rank the Vote National Organizer! We'll talk about best practices, and have opportunities for you to practice in a friendly environment. All questions welcome.
Majority Rules Screening: April 9, 7pm. Join the BBSC, the SC Progressive Network and fellow IRV supporters (or those just curious) to learn about instant runoff voting's use across the country, but particularly in Alaska. There will be a great panel to follow that focuses on the state of the movement in South Carolina.
Plus:
Midvale, UT to use Ranked Choice Voting for 2025 elections: Midvale Journal
Want to be more connected? Join our Slack channel!
What We Know About Ranked Choice Voting, Updated for 2025: American Bar Association
How the Academy Awards Use Ranked Choice Voting to Choose the Best Picture: FairVote
WV Bill Banning RCV passes both chamber: WV Public Broadcasting
Canada's Next Prime Minister Was Chosen Using Ranked Choice Voting: Independent Voter News
H.3589 Municipal Option Bill
This bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting in elections. Last session we got a hearing, this year we want to go even further, but we need your help.
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.
Postcards
We'll be hand delivering postcards from constituents. Do you want your legislator to know you support IRV or have a group of friends who would like to submit them? Great! Let us know and we'll send them to you.
Municipal Resolutions
Municipalities are directly impacted by our bill, which would give towns and cities the option of using instant runoff voting. We want to show the legislature that this is something that they want. Municipalities can do this by passing resolutions in support of IRV. To learn how, please fill out this interest form.
Speaking Opportunities
When people hear about instant runoff voting, they like it. If you are a part of a group that hosts speakers, please consider a Better Ballot SC speaker. We'd love to spread the word among your network.
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,
