Better Ballot Bulletin: July 15, 2021

Welcome to the Better Ballot Bulletin. Here you will find important updates in the world of instant runoff voting, events to attend that help spread the word of IRV, and information and news about other good governance policies.

News in Instant Runoff Voting

Lansing Michigan City Council Unanimously Decides to Put IRV on the Ballot: WLNS News

Check out this Round by Round Breakdown of the NYC Democratic Primary that used IRV: rcvis.com

Better Ballot Events

Tuesday, July 27: Statewide Strategy Meeting. RSVP here.

Saturday July 24: Canvassing at the Joe Riley Waterfront Park, Charleston. RSVP here.

Saturday July 31: Canvassing at the Soda City Market, Columbia. RSVP here.

Want to get involved? Check out all the ways that you can contribute to this great movement. For some, you don't even have to leave the house!

Get Involved

We have a new and easy way to get involved! Sign our petition! Show your support of instant runoff voting by signing.

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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

Check out this new site: By the People. IRV is on it and you can endorse it today with a quick video.

Good Governance

Good Governance Symposium Hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area: While the live events are over, you can view recordings of each event here.

Gerrymandering: manipulating the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class. The lines are redrawn this year.

Visit Grand Strand Action Together's Election Reform Committee page to learn more about gerrymandering and get involved.

Grand Strand Action Together's Election Reform Committe is one of many organizations workings towards improving governance in our state. If you know of other organizations and events, please share them with as at [email protected]

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