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 Voting

LISTEN: Ranked Choice Voting, Nathan Lockwood: Future Hindsight

Maine House Votes to Give All Municipalities Choice to Use IRV (we can too): AP News

IRV helps more than just official elections: Top HBO shows: LA Times and Student Organizations: Pipe Dream

Charleston is on fire! Join supporters for a Meet and Greet or contact us at [email protected] to get involved

Better Ballot SC Events

Canvassing at the Soda City Market: April 2 and April 16. They'll come for the food and shopping and we'll educate them about instant runoff voting. Join us for a good time talking to our fellow South Carolinians.

Weekly Work Jam and Welcome: These free form Zoom sessions are all about getting work done. Roll up your sleeves to learn a new skill or contribute with what your best at. Wednesdays: April 6, April 13, and April 20.

Curious what we'll be working on? Check out our Slack (click here to join) or Facebook beforehand.

Canvassing at the Soda City Market: April 2 and April 16. They'll come for the food and shopping and we'll educate them about instant runoff voting. Join us for a good time talking to our fellow South Carolinians.

Quarterly Statewide Call: Wednesday April 27 @ 7pm. Join us to get the latest updates and discussion on upcoming events and strategy. We'll be meeting via Zoom. Register here.

Call for Volunteers

We have begun contacting various county board of elections and similar organizations. If you have a connection to one of these groups or would like to contact one in your area, please let us know. Email us at [email protected]

Want to get involved? It's a great way to learn new skills or to hone current ones. Check out all the ways that you can contribute to this great movement. For some, you don't even have to leave the house!

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.

Hope to see you soon,

Nicole Sanchez

President, BetterBallotSC
http://www.betterballotsc.org/

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 Voting

Listen: Ranked Choice vs No Choice: Facepalm America

New to Jack Reacher? IRV helps us know where to start: Washington Post

Better Ballot SC Events

Weekly Work Jam and Welcome: These free form Zoom sessions are all about getting work done. Roll up your sleeves to learn a new skill or contribute with what your best at. Wednesdays: March 16, and March 23 and March 30.

Canvassing at the Soda City Market: April 2. They'll come for the food and shopping and we'll educate them about instant runoff voting. Join us for a good time talking to our fellow South Carolinians.

Quarterly Statewide Call: Wednesday April 27 @ 7pm. Join us to get the latest updates and discussion on upcoming events and strategy. We'll be meeting via Zoom. Register here.

Call for Volunteers

We have begun contacting various county board of elections and similar groups. If you have a connection to one of these groups or would like to contact one in your area, please let us know. Email us at [email protected]

Want to get involved? It's a great way to learn new skills or to hone current ones. Check out all the ways that you can contribute to this great movement. For some, you don't even have to leave the house!

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.

Hope to see you soon,

Nicole Sanchez

President, BetterBallotSC
http://www.betterballotsc.org/

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.

The time is almost upon us to elect our Board of Directors once more. If anyone is interested in joining the Board, please email us at [email protected]. To learn more about the meeting, click here.

News in Instant Runoff Voting

Legislators in 20+ States Push for RCV: FairVote

How Texas Could Save Over $6 million on Flawed Elections: IVN Network

Better Ballot SC Events

Weekly Work Jam and Welcome: These free form Zoom sessions are all about getting work done. Roll up your sleeves to learn a new skill or contribute with what your best at. Wednesdays: March 2, March 9,  March 16, and March 23 and March 30.

Pitch Training: March 2, 8:30pm. Learn the ins and outs of canvassing from the pros! This training will enable you to skillfully canvass and educate South Carolinians about instant runoff voting. Not sure about canvassing? That's okay too. You can use these skills to talk to anyone about IRV.

Canvassing at the Soda City Market: March 5 and March 26. They'll come for the food and shopping and we'll educate them about instant runoff voting. Join us for a good time talking to our fellow South Carolinians.

Quarterly Statewide Call: Wednesday April 27 @ 7pm. Join us to get the latest updates and discussion on upcoming events and strategy. We'll be meeting via Zoom. Register here.

Call for Volunteers

We have begun contacting various county board of elections and similar groups. If you have a connection to one of these groups or would like to contact one in your area, please let us know. Email us at [email protected]

Other Events You May Find Interesting

RepresentWomen Solutions Summit:

March 8-10

RepresentWomen's inaugural Solutions Summit brings together experts and leaders in election administration, voting rights, and democracy reform who are working on innovative solutions that upgrade and strengthen our democracy. Women experts will discuss a range of critical issues related to fair access, fair elections, and fair representation. Experts will focus on viable, scalable, and transformative solutions to build a 21st Century Democracy that reflects today’s needs and values.

RepresentWomen is a nonpartisan research and advocacy hub that is dedicated to building a 21st-century democracy with inclusive gender balance at every level of government in the United States. We study the barriers women face in politics and partner with allies to advance best practices to address those barriers so that all women can run, win, serve, and lead.

Day 3 there will be a discussion around instant runoff voting. RSVP here.

Bulletin Survey

We're quickly approaching our 20th edition of the Better Ballot Bulletin and we want to know what you think. Help us better serve you and the movement better by answering these questions

Want to get involved? It's a great way to learn new skills or to hone current ones. Check out all the ways that you can contribute to this great movement. For some, you don't even have to leave the house!

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.

Hope to see you soon,

Nicole Sanchez

President, BetterBallotSC
http://www.betterballotsc.org/

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.

The time is almost upon us to elect our Board of Directors once more. If anyone is interested in joining the Board, please email us at [email protected]. To learn more about the meeting, click here.

News in Instant Runoff Voting

More Candidates of Color Running for Governor Could Hurt Their Chances (MD). IRV offers a solution: Afro News

Ranked Choice Voting at the Oscars 2022: FairVote

An Easy Way to Use IRV/RCV for everyday decision making: Rutland Herald

Better Ballot SC Events

Weekly Work Jam and Welcome: These free form Zoom sessions are all about getting work done. Roll up your sleeves to learn a new skill or contribute with what your best at. Wednesdays: February 16, February 23, and March 2.

Meeting and Trivia: February 17, 7pm, The Mellow Mushroom in Lexington. Join us for a low key Better Ballot Meeting at 7 followed by Mellow Mushroom hosted trivia at 7:30. A great meeting for first timers and BBSC veterans alike. Meet your local IRV supporters and hopefully win the trivia prize! Let's win this!

Pitch Training: March 2, 8:30pm. Learn the ins and outs of canvassing from the pros! This training will enable you to skillfully canvass and educate South Carolinians about instant runoff voting. Not sure about canvassing? That's okay too. You can use these skills to talk to anyone about IRV.

Canvassing at the Soda City Market: February 19 and March 5. They'll come for the food and shopping and we'll educate them about instant runoff voting. Join us for a good time talking to our fellow South Carolinians.

Quarterly Statewide Call: Wednesday April 27 @ 7pm. Join us to get the latest updates and discussion on upcoming events and strategy. We'll be meeting via Zoom. Register here.

Call for Volunteers

We have begun contacting various county board of elections and similar groups. If you have a connection to one of these groups or would like to contact one in your area, please let us know. Email us at [email protected]

Other Events You May Find Interesting

Collective for Organizers for Reformed Elections (CORE) are holding their first meeting. Their goal is to bring more organizers of color into the democracy reform space and provide them with tools, resources, and networks to succeed. On Saturday February 26 at 2pm, they will be hosting a panel conversation with voting rights and democracy reform organizers from NY, MD, SC, MN, TX, and CA. Register here.

The League of Women Voters turns 102 years old on February 14, 2022. In recognition of this event, LWV Columbia’s public policy forum, to be held on February 17th, 12 - 1pm via Zoom, will
feature two eminent speakers will give their unique perspectives on equal rights and women's activism for the right to vote. Register here.

Bulletin Survey

We're quickly approaching our 20th edition of the Better Ballot Bulletin and we want to know what you think. Help us better serve you and the movement better by answering these questions

Want to get involved? It's a great way to learn new skills or to hone current ones. Check out all the ways that you can contribute to this great movement. For some, you don't even have to leave the house!

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.

Hope to see you soon,

Nicole Sanchez

President, BetterBallotSC
http://www.betterballotsc.org/

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's Year in Review

29 canvasses, helping recruit nearly 500 hundred supporters

2 endorsements

Almost 2000 followers on social media

Drafted legislation

We thank all of our supporters for their efforts and are excited to see an even better year two.

The time almost upon us to elect our Board of Directors once more. If anyone in joining the Board, please email us at [email protected]

News in Instant Runoff Voting

IRV Supporters Seek Oregon Initiative: US News

Bipartisan Group in MO achieves Ballot Initiative for IRV: Public News Service

Better Ballot SC Events

Weekly Work Jam and Welcome: These free form Zoom sessions are all about getting work done. Roll up your sleeves to learn a new skill or contribute with what your best at. Wednesdays: February 2, February 9

Pitch Training: February 2, 9pm. Learn the ins and outs of canvassing from the pros! This training will enable you to skillfully canvass and educate South Carolinians about instant runoff voting. Not sure about canvassing? That's okay too. You can use these skills to talk to anyone about IRV.

Canvassing at the Soda City Market: February 5 and February 19. They'll come for the food and shopping and we'll educate them about instant runoff voting. Join us for a good time talking to our fellow South Carolinians.

Meeting and Trivia: February 17, 7pm, The Mellow Mushroom in Lexington. Join us for a low key Better Ballot Meeting at 7 followed by Mellow Mushroom hosted trivia at 7:30. A great meeting for first timers and BBSC veterans alike. Meet your local IRV supporters and hopefully win the trivia prize! Let's win this!

February Statewide Call (1 year anniversary): February 23 @ 7pm. Join us to get the latest updates and discussion on upcoming events and strategy. We'll be meeting via Zoom. Register here.

Call for Volunteers

We have begun contacting various county board of elections and similar groups. If you have a connection to one of these groups or would like to contact one in your area, please let us know. Email us at [email protected]

Want to get involved? It's a great way to learn new skills or to hone current ones. Check out all the ways that you can contribute to this great movement. For some, you don't even have to leave the house!

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.

Hope to see you soon,

Nicole Sanchez

President, BetterBallotSC
http://www.betterballotsc.org/

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 Voting

Georgia's overseas military got an upgrade to their voting. Now, just like overseas South Carolinian military, they can use an instant runoff ballot: Atlantic Civic Circle

Rob Richie of FairVote is a guest on the podcast How Do We Fix it. Listen to him explain the benefits of IRV and how it has improved multiple communities already: FairVote

Better Ballot SC Events

Weekly Work Jam and Welcome: These free form Zoom sessions are all about getting work done. Roll up your sleeves to learn a new skill or contribute with what your best at. Wednesdays: January 19.

Canvassing at the Soda City Market: January 15 and January 22. They'll come for the food and shopping and we'll educate them about instant runoff voting. Join us for a good time talking to our fellow South Carolinians.

North Charleston House Party: January 22, 7pm. Come learn about IRV and meet fellow supporters.

January Statewide Call (1 year anniversary): January 26 @ 7pm. Join us to get the latest updates and to recap this year's activities. We'll be meeting via Zoom. Register here.

RCV Day / IRV Day

Mark your calendars for RCV Day, 1/23 (123, get it? We're so punny). This nationwide event is a brainchild of FairVote and RankTheVote to promote RCV/IRV that will run all weekend.

There are two great events in South Carolina on Saturday January 22.

The first is a canvass in Columbia at the Soda City Market. Join us to find new supporters and educate our fellow South Carolinians.

Second, there will be a house party in North Charleston. Great for new and seasoned supporters alike. Learn more about IRV and meet fellow supporters.

Plus, on the day itself, 1/23, we'll be posting all over social media to raise awareness. Join us by sharing graphics and information with your friends and family.

Want to get involved? It's a great way to learn new skills or to hone current ones. Check out all the ways that you can contribute to this great movement. For some, you don't even have to leave the house!

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.

Hope to see you soon,

Nicole Sanchez

President, BetterBallotSC
http://www.betterballotsc.org/

First, I would like to wish each and every one of you a happy and healthy New Year! I hope that the spirit of growth and improvement reaches all aspects of your life, including your desire to strengthen our democracy.

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 Voting

Virginia Republicans Used IRV to sweep the state for the first time in 12 years by picking candidates with broad support: Washington Post

The US House passed the Voter's Choice Act, the first bill that includes support for IRV at the federal level: FairVote

Better Ballot SC Events

Weekly Work Jam and Welcome: These free form Zoom sessions are all about getting work done. Roll up your sleeves to learn a new skill or contribute with what your best at. Wednesdays: January 12 and January 19.

Pitch Training: January 12, 8:30om. Join us to learn how to talk to people about Instant Runoff Voting.

Meeting and Trivia: January 13, Old Mill Brewhouse, Lexington. Bring your thinking caps for this informal meeting and then trivia night.

Canvassing at the Soda City Market: January 15 and January 22. They'll come for the food and shopping and we'll educate them about instant runoff voting. Join us for a good time talking to our fellow South Carolinians.

January Statewide Call (1 year anniversary): January 26 @ 7pm. Join us to get the latest updates and to recap this year's activities. We'll be meeting via Zoom. Register here.

RCV Day:

Mark your calendars for RCV Day, 1/23 (123, get it? We're so punny). This is a nationwide event to promote RCV/IRV that will run all weekend. We'll be sending out additional details soon. If you have any suggestions or are interested in participating, please fill out this short form (it really is short, I assure you)

Want to get involved? It's a great way to learn new skills or to hone current ones. Check out all the ways that you can contribute to this great movement. For some, you don't even have to leave the house!

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.

Hope to see you soon,

Nicole Sanchez

President, BetterBallotSC
http://www.betterballotsc.org/

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 Voting

Letter to the Editor in support of IRV: Greenville News

MI Representatives introduce bills to allow IRV: WLNS.com

Better Ballot SC Events

December Statewide Strategy Meeting: December 22 @ 8pm, in person and via Zoom. We'll be meeting in Charleston this month. Wear your best ugly holiday sweater! We'll be voting on the best!

Weekly Work Jam and Welcome: These free form Zoom sessions are all about getting work done. Roll up your sleeves to learn a new skill or contribute with what your best at. Wednesdays: December 29 and January 12.

Pitch Training: January 12, 8:30om. Join us to learn how to talk to people about Instant Runoff Voting.

Canvassing at the Soda City Market: December 18 and January 8. They'll come for the food and shopping and we'll educate them about instant runoff voting. Join us for a good time talking to our fellow South Carolinians.

Want to get involved? It's a great way to learn new skills or to hone current ones. Check out all the ways that you can contribute to this great movement. For some, you don't even have to leave the house!

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.

Hope to see you soon,

Nicole Sanchez

President, BetterBallotSC
http://www.betterballotsc.org/

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 Voting

The Council of the District of Columbia recently discussed instant runoff voting: GlobalNewswire

Eureka City Council Moves forward with IRV: NJC

Better Ballot SC Events

All Volunteers Jam Session: These free form Zoom sessions are all about getting work done. Roll up your sleeves to learn a new skill or contribute with what your best at. Wednesdays: December 1, 8, 15, and 29.

Meeting and Trivia at Republic Biergarten in Columbia: December 8, 7:30pm. Join us for a low key meeting before we try our hand at winning trivia. Let's show Columbia that we know more than just IRV.

Pitch Training: December 9, 8pm. Join us to learn how to talk to people about Instant Runoff Voting.

Canvassing at the Soda City Market: December 11 & 18. They'll come for the food and shopping and we'll educate them about instant runoff voting. Join us for a good time talking to our fellow South Carolinians.

December Statewide Strategy Meeting: December 22 @ 8pm, in person and via Zoom. We'll be meeting in Charleston this month. Wear your best ugly holiday sweater! We'll be voting on the best!

Want to get involved? It's a great way to learn new skills or to hone current ones. Check out all the ways that you can contribute to this great movement. For some, you don't even have to leave the house!

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.

Hope to see you soon,

Nicole Sanchez

President, BetterBallotSC
http://www.betterballotsc.org/

News in Instant Runoff Voting

IRV was passed in three municipalities across the country and used for the first time in many others: Fulcrum

Columbia voters turned out to elect their mayor and city council. Both led to runoffs (remember to vote this Tuesday). Check out this opinion piece in the state that argues for IRV: The State

Today starts our

WEEK OF ACTION!

Join us each day of the week for a variety of activities to help educate fellow South Carolinians about instant runoff voting.

Start the week right with

Sign It Sunday

Sign and share the petition on your social media. Plus, take a poll and let's see what Thanksgiving sides win the battle! Click here to vote in the battle!

Multiply Monday

We're going hybrid for this month's statewide meeting. You can join us in Columbia at Beef O'Brady's or via Zoom. Multiply our attendees this Multiply Monday! Invite 5 of your friends to come to the meeting.

T-Shirt Tuesday

We have some great IRV swag. If you have it, wear it! If you don't, order some today

Work It Wednesday

Join us for the All Volunteers Jam Session. We'll meet via Zoom at 6pm and roll up our sleeves. These free form jams are all about learning and doing.

Then we'll flex our knowledge of random facts at Trivia Night. We'll meet at Republic Biergarten in Columbia for a low key meeting and then try our hand at trivia.

Team Work Thursday

We'll make instant runoff voting a reality in South Carolina if we work as a team. First we'll head to Florence's Timrod Park for a canvass.

Then join us for the November Statewide Meeting. Join us in person at Beef O'Brady's in Columbia or via Zoom at 7pm.

Fast Friday

Canvass with us at the Joe Riley Waterfront Park in Charleston as we talk to people about how fast instant runoff voting is.

Social Saturday

We'll cap off our week of action by getting social at the Soda City Market Canvass. We'll be speaking to market goers about the benefits instant runoff voting. Nervous? Don't worry. Our seasoned canvassers will be there to help.

Want to get social closer to home? Not a problem. Contact us at [email protected] or 803-881-6027 and we'll help you set it up.

Want to get involved but none of these times lines up? Let us know and we can work to create events in your backyard.

Everyday is a good day to donate.

You can also support the movement with a donation. Consider making a monthly donation. They help us to better plan for the future.

Hope to see you soon,

Nicole Sanchez

President, BetterBallotSC
http://www.betterballotsc.org/