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. As the legislative session is winding down, the window to pass H.4022 is disappearing, but that does not mean the effort is over.

This year, we had a bill introduced and that is a great achievement. We need to work hard so that when it is reintroduced next year, we will be successful.

Summer Campaign

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. That's why we're having our first Speaking with Elected Officials Training. This training will help walk you through the ins and outs of pitching IRV to elected officials.

Municipal Resolutions of Support

We have the support of the Municipal Association of South Carolina, but we want individual municipalities to show their support of this great electoral reform.

When the elected officials who will be most affected by this new option are supportive, it will go to show the legislature that this should be passed. Unsure how to proceed? Attend out Speaking with Elected Officials Training.

Business Support

The South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce has recently joined our coalition, bringing us to 14 organizations strong!

They are actively looking for businesses to sign on and show their support. If you are a business owner or know one, please sign the petition.

Letter to the Editors are a great way to get the word out. Check out our guide.

News in Instant Runoff Voting

Why Conservatives Shouldn't Fear Ranked Choice Voting: Real Clear Politics

Editorial: North Charleston must fix its flawed city elections while it still can: Post and Courier

Editorial: SC House has time to fix a small election glitch thus year, maybe a larger one too: Post and Courier

Tax Day Blues: Expensive Runoff Could Be Replaced by Ranked Choice Voting: FairVote

Utah Voice of Support: Salt Lake Tribune 4/18 and Salt Lake Tribune 4/19

Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger speaks on campus: The Dartmouth

Better Ballot SC Events

Talking to Elected Officials Training: May 2, 7pm. Speaking to our representatives can be intimidating. This training is designed to walk you through the process. Join us via Zoom.

Quarterly Meeting of the Board: July 19, 7:30pm. We will be conducting usual business. If you are interested in speaking, please email us at [email protected]

Statewide Strategy Call: July 26, 7pm. Join us to recap the quarter and discuss the future. We have lots coming up. RSVP today. We're going *hybrid* again! If you're near Columbia, join us in person. If not, join us via Zoom. Location TBD.

Looking to get involved before then? Contact us at [email protected]

Want to be more connected? Join our Slack channel!

Are you looking for a flyer to hang up at your local community board? Or maybe something to handout to people? Check out our Printables!

We have an easy way to get involved! Sign our petition! Show your support of instant runoff voting by signing and sharing. Remember to share it to your social media!

Did you know that there are Better Ballot SC Facebook groups for your county? Join yours today to help build the movement in your backyard

If you like what you've read here and would like us to continue our efforts, please donate. We're building momentum here in South Carolina. Help us continue to educate our fellow South Carolinians.

Consider making a monthly contribution. It helps us to better strategize our long term goals.

Thank you for reading,

Nicole Sanchez

President, BetterBallotSC
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.

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 still need to convince the leaders of the Judiciary Committee.

We spoke to many legislators on our lobbying day, but we are not guaranteed a hearing...yet. We need to make sure that the leaders of the judiciary know that we mean business. We do that by contacting them.

We're also looking for co-sponsors for the H.4022. If you would like to contact your legislator about this, please email us at [email protected]

We're also launching a campaign to show the legislature that municipalities want IRV! The Municipal Association of SC supports H.4022, but we can do more. Municipalities can pass resolutions of support. We've already started laying the groundwork in some municipalities, but yours could be next! Email us ifor more information at [email protected]

Now is also a great time to write a Letter to the Editor in support of H.4022. Check out our guide.

News in Instant Runoff Voting

Letter: Support instant runoff for municipal elections in SC: Post and Courier

Why Republicans Should Embrace Instant Runoff Voting: Discourse

Instant Runoff Voting: What, Where, Why, Why Not: The Council of State Governments

Better Ballot SC 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.

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 still need to convince the leaders of the Judiciary Committee.

We spoke to many legislators on our lobbying day, but we are not guaranteed a hearing...yet. We need to make sure that the leaders of the judiciary know that we mean business. We do that by contacting them.

Now is also a great time to write a Letter to the Editor in support of H.4022. Check out our guide.

Plus! I would like to welcome our newest coalition partner:

South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce

News in Instant Runoff Voting

What Voting May Look Like in 2033: FairVote Action

Voters in Burlington and Redondo Beach Approve IRV: Ballotopedia

North Carolina is working on IRV, too: ABC13

How Proportional Representation Works in Elections: Independent Voter Network

Better Ballot SC 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.

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/