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 News

Introduced by Representatives Neal Collins (R-5) and Dr Jermaine Johnson (D-70)

This bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting in elections. 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 Voting

Simplify 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 Events

Quarterly 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
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.

Big News for SC

H.4022

Introduced by Representatives Neal Collins (R-5) and Dr Jermaine Johnson (D-70)

This bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting in elections. 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 Voting

Georgia 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 Events

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: 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 About

Quarterly 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
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

Advancing 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 Events

Canvassing 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 About

Quarterly 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
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

IRV/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 News

Commentary: 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 Country

The 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 Events

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, 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 About

Quarterly 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
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.

There was a time when I had trouble finding three articles in the two weeks between Bulletins. This is no longer the case. Now I pour over dozens to find the ones that I think you will find most pertinent. IRV is the fastest growing reform in the country. Thank you for joining us on this wild ride to better our democracy

News in Instant Runoff Voting

Andrew Yang is coming to SC for our rally (you should too): Post and Courier, The Minority Eye and The Statehouse Report

A New Congress and A New Case for Instant Runoff Voting: FairVote

Letter on Ranked Choice Voting Wins the Golden Pen for November: Post and Courier

Is Ranked Choice Voting Constitutional?: Cato Institute

Analysis From Alaska's IRV Elections in November: FairVote

'We're all on the same team': Inside the Alaska model for US politics: Christian Science Monitor

Better Ballot SC Events

IRV Day Rally 1/23: Jan 23. We're going to the state house and you should come too! Let's show them how many of us want this simple, common sense upgrade!

We have a growing slate of speakers including Andrew Yang, Christopher Himsl, Dr Jermaine Johnson, Kasie Whitener, and David Whiteman

Canvassing at the Soda City Market: Jan 21, 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.

Quarterly Board Meeting: Jan 18. Our board meeting will feature the election of our board. If you would like to participate or are interested in joining the board, please email us at [email protected]

2 Year Anniversary Statewide Call: Jan 25, 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.

Future Events to Get Excited About

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.

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
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

Virginia and IRV

In 2021, the Virginia GOP used instant runoff voting to select their candidates. With these IRV selected candidates, the VA GOP swept the state's top positions: governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general.

Looks like they've discovered how great IRV is at picking strong candidates.

The Arlington Virginia County Board voted to adopt ranked choice voting: Twitter

Republican Party of Virginia announces its nominee for 4th Congressional District seat: ABCNews8

Other News

Reducing Voting Fatigue with Ranked Choice Voting: FairVote

Reform in 2023: Democracy won in 2022. Now we have to set the bar higher: Fulcrum

Why We Need Ranked Choice Voting: Forward Kentucky

The 10 Best TV Shows of 2022: Primetimer

Better Ballot SC Events

IRV Day Rally 1/23: Jan 23. We're going to the state house and you should come too! Let's show them how many of us want this simple, common sense upgrade!

Lobbying Day with BBSC: Jan 24. 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.

2 Year Anniversary Statewide Call: Jan 25, 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
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 Runoff Recap

GA Candidates and Elected Officials on IRV: Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger, Candidate Chase Oliver, Senator Rafael Warnock, Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux, State Representative Stacy Evans, and State Senator Michelle Au

Georgie Runoff Election Excludes 400,000 voters. There is a better way to select winners: FairVote

Other News

Ranked Choice Voting: Some Notes on the Politics: Cato Institute

Come from behind victories are party neutral: FairVote

In Nevada, IRV passed. Opinion: Is that Good?: The Nevada Independent

Listen: Is Ranked Choice Voting a Cure For What Ails Politics?: Politics is Everything

Ranking Presidents: How Ranked Choice Voting Can Improve Presidential Primaries: RStreet

Better Ballot SC Events

IRV Day Rally 1/23: Jan 23. We're going to the state house and you should come too! Let's show them how many of us want this simple, common sense upgrade!

Lobbying Day with BBSC: Jan 24. 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.

2 Year Anniversary Statewide Call: Jan 25, 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
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

Republicans hold majority in Alaska House after benefiting from instant runoff voting: Alaska public Radio

In Alaska, Instant Runoff Voting Worked: Reason

Scoppe: Ranked-choice voting just keeps growing. It’s time for SC to expand its use here: Post and Courier

AP Makes Important Rule Change to Voting for NFL Awards: NBC Sports

Ranked Choice, Letter to the Editor (2nd in list): Post and Courier

Election Day 2022 Round Up: FairVote

IRV Ballot Measures 2022: FairVote Action

Better Ballot SC Events

Canvassing at the Soda City Market: Dec 10, 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!

Trivia Night with Better Ballot SC: Dec 14. Join us for a low key meeting followed by Republic Biergarten hosted trivia. A great time for new members and seasoned BBSC members alike.

Phone Banking with Better Ballot SC: Dec 6 at 6pm. Time to hit the phones! We have supporters and we need to mobilize them. Join us biweekly.

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. Wednesday Dec 7

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

National Pitch Training: Join IRV fans weekly from across the country to learn from the experts how to talk to people about this great policy!

Future Events to get Excited About!

IRV Day Rally 1/23: Jan 23. We're going to the state house and you should come too! Let's show them how many of us want this simple, common sense upgrade!

Lobbying Day with BBSC: Jan 24. 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.

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

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

Nevada Voters Approve IRV: NPR

Look forward to Another Georgia Runoff : AP

New Poll Finds IRV Easy: FairVote

Many cities and two states used IRV in the Nov 8 Election. Alaska has a long window left to receive ballots, but you can keep up with the most prominent IRV races here: FairVote

Better Ballot SC Events

Charleston Launch: November 15, 2pm. Momentum has been growing in Charleston and it's time to launch our chapter! Join us to celebrate and plan in the Charleston area.

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: Nov 16 and Dec 7

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

Phone Banking with Better Ballot SC: Dec 13 at 6pm. Time to hit the phones! We have supporters and we need to mobilize them. Join us biweekly.

National Pitch Training: Join IRV fans weekly from across the country to learn from the experts how to talk to people about this great policy!

Future Events to get Excited About!

IRV Day Rally 1/23: Jan 23. We're going to the state house and you should come too! Let's show them how many of us want this simple, common sense upgrade!

Letter to the Editor

Newspapers are always looking for the next big story and the recent election is sure to be the talk of the town. Let's talk about the virtues of instant runoff voting. Check out our Letter Writing Guide for details.

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
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

What is Ranked Choice Voting and How Does It Work: Marie Claire

A Majority of Americans Think US Democracy is Broken. Here are 12 Ideas for Repairing It: CNN

Editorial: Give SC Cities the Option of Ranked Choice Voting: Post and Courier

Alaska Supreme Court Explains Ruling That Says Ranked Choice Voting, Open Primaries Are Constitutional: Anchorage Daily News

GOP Pollster Advocates for Ranked Choice Voting: Fox News

Better Ballot SC Events

Canvassing at the Polls:

Early Voting is Underway! If you want to canvass at your early voting location, let us know and we can get you everything that you need. Email us at [email protected] or come to the pitch training.

Tues Nov 8. Election Day is one of the best times to talk to our fellow South Carolinians. Join us in the Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville areas. Want to canvass at your local precinct? Just let us know and we can help set you up for success. Email us at [email protected]

Pitch Training, Elections Edition: Wed Nov 2. Learn to talk to people about all the great benefits of instant runoff voting

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: Nov 2. and Nov 16.

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

Phone Banking with Better Ballot SC: Nov 8 at 6pm. Time to hit the phones! We have supporters and we need to mobilize them. Join us biweekly.

National Pitch Training: Join IRV fans weekly from across the country to learn from the experts how to talk to people about this great policy!

Future Events to get Excited About!

IRV Day Rally 1/23: Jan 23. We're going to the state house and you should come too! Let's show them how many of us want this simple, common sense upgrade!

Charleston Launch: November 15, 2pm. Momentum has been growing in Charleston and it's time to launch our chapter! Join us to celebrate and plan in the Charleston area.

Letter to the Editor

Newspapers are always looking for the next big story and the coming election is sure to be the talk of the town. Let's talk about the virtues of instant runoff voting. Start preparing now and submit to your heart's content. Check out our Letter Writing Guide for details.

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
http://www.betterballotsc.org/