Here you will find important updates in the world of instant runoff voting and events to attend that help spread the word of IRV/RCV in SC.

Great events to get plugged in!

Letter to the Editor Training: June 3, 8pm. Join other IRV enthusiasts in crafting letters for your local newsletters. Best practices and strategies will be discussed. All questions answered. By dedicating focused time to writing LTEs on a regular basis, you can help boost the IRV signal in your community and across the country.

Tabling at the Juneteenth Freedom Festival: June 15. Join us for canvassing at the Juneteenth Freedom Festival in Columbia. We'll be speaking to festival attendees about the benefits of instant runoff voting. We will also be registering voters and providing information about the upcoming election. Please sign up for a shift today.

Statewide Strategy Call: June 25, 7pm. By popular demand, we're changing our monthly meeting to the 4th Tuesday of the month! Join us to recap the month and discuss the future, locally. Join us in Columbia, Charleston, or virtually. Everyone will meet on the call and have a quick recap of what the state of the movement in South Carolina is and then we'll break into local groups.

IRV Pitch Training: Thursdays at 8pm. Learn how to pitch Instant Runoff Voting when canvassing on the street or at an event from a Rank the Vote National Organizer! We'll talk about best practices, and have opportunities for you to practice in a friendly environment. All questions welcome.

Other Events to Get Excited About

Principles First Dinner: June 29, 5pm-8pm. Join Principles First for a dinner and discussion about the challenges facing our country and a path to a more principled future.

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NTcjyKEqPQ)

Plus:

Low turnout, added costs and Jim Crow roots: why does NC still have runoffs? The News and Observer

Watch: Breaking Barriers for Black Women Candidates: Represent Women

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Republicans are using AND banning IRV

Republicans are polling to find out who should be the VP, and some are using IRV: Peach Pundit and Preferential Primary

Legislatures are also banning it. Four bans in May alone (Louisiana passed it after this article was written): Ballotpedia News

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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. The regular 2024 legislative is over, but that does NOT mean the effort is. We will be doubling our efforts to find more supporters. We need to gather more support so that we can push it even further next session!

We are looking for:

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. If you would like to meet with your elected officials or have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. We can provide support and guidance.

Business Support

The South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce has joined our coalition in support of instant runoff voting/ranked choice voting. 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.

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!

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Thank you for reading,

Nicole Sanchez,

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