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

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Thank you for reading,

Nicole Sanchez

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