Better Ballot Bulletin: October 15, 2024

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!

Statewide Strategy Call: Oct 22, 6:30pm. Our monthly meeting are 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.

Letter to the Editor Training: Dec 2, 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.

 

(https://fairvote.org/learning-from-portland-what-candidates-should-know-about-running-in-ranked-choice-voting-elections/)

Plus:

Put ranked-choice voting at the top of your list: The Washington Post (An endorsement by the Post's Editorial Board)

 

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Opinion: Americans Want More Choices for President. The Time for Ranked Choice Voting Is Now: Newsweek

Did you know you're not required to use ranked choice voting in Maine? 94.9 HOM

Lisa Murkowski is one of the last moderates left in the Senate. How does she survive? Deseret News

Free & Equal Elections: X/Twitter

Opinion: Are American elections genuinely free and fair? Concord Monitor

Bloomington Activists Fight Effort to Repeal New Ranked Choice Voting System: Independent Voter News

What’s Forcing Legislative Leaders Out of Office: Governing

Listen: Will changing how we cast ballots reduce toxic partisanship? We're about to find out: NPR

Liz Cheney Thinks a Third Party Might be Needed. Do Americans Want One? Middleweight Politics

 

Municipal Option Bill

To be introduced again 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. The bill will be reintroduced and 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!

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, Better Ballot SC

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