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.

Midlands Give Results

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who came together and gave during Midlands Gives. We beat our goal thanks to our great supporters! We raised $3,100 to support efforts! We're educating about ways to increase voter participation, decrease polarization, increase representation, and more. We have a message of hope, and hope spreads like wildfire. While I breathe, I hope. This hope will turn into action and results.

We've already been doing the work and protecting your ballot right here in SC and now we have the resources to spread the message even further. Thank you.

Social Media!

Do you follow us on your favorite platform? Please do! And remember to like, comment, and share. Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, Blue Sky, TikTok, and YouTube.

Are you interested in contributing to our social media presence? We'd love to hear from you! A video about your favorite things about IRV? Funny or poignant memes? Let's see 'em! Something graphics-focused on a relevant news item? Send 'em our way! Let's get creative! This easy to use form has everything you need.

Great events to get plugged in!

Majority Rules Screening: May 9, 10am. Check out the true story of how changing the way we vote changes everything, updated for the 2024 election. Join us at Washington Street United Methodist in Columbia for the viewing followed by a Q&A.

Are you interested in showing Majority Rules? Email us.

Tabling at the SCDP Convention: May 30, 7:30am. This is a fantastic opportunity to talk to people who have the power to change things in our state. Plus, delegates will be voting on a resolution to use RCV in SC's Presidential Preference Primary. 

Intro to IRV/RCV: May 20, 7pm. Whether you're new to the instant runoff voting movement or you've been around since the beginning, join us to pick up new knowledge. Plus, you can learn the basics of outreach including best practices for the elevator pitch, social media interactions, and letter to the editors.

Statewide Strategy Call: May 26, 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.

Tabling at the Abbeville/Laurens Stump: May 31, 2pm. Join us to talk to politically minded people about the benefits of instant runoff/ranked choice voting in a new area.

Letter to the Editor Training: every 1st Monday of the month, 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.

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.

Join our finance committee!

Better Ballot SC is expanding our finance committee! Join us to discuss ways to fund BBSC so that we can continue the good work to improve the way that our state votes. We are an all volunteer organization, but we still have bills. Experience writing grants a bonus, but no experience is required. Just send us an email with your interest.

(https://dc.citycast.fm/dc-politics/ward-1-rashida-brown-miguel-trindade-deramo)

Plus: Ranking Member Raskin's Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision in Louisiana v. Callais

Fixing Our House: What can funder do about gerrymandering: Inside Philanthropy

Genesis Bordner Running for Horry County District 5: Conversations with the Hoff

Successful Virginia Referendum is Latest Front in National Gerrymandering War: FairVote

What to Know About the Supreme Court Ruling in Louisiana v. Callais: FairVote

Watch: 63% of Americans say our government isn't doing enough to protect our environment. So why doesn't congress take action? FairVote

Listen: How Safe Seats Make Politics Worse: Civic Media

A Host of Media and Podcaster Call on Independent Voter Project: Independent Voter News

As political divides deepen, a new party eyes local change in Horry County: The Sun News

Watch: A Neuroscientist Runs for Congress: Andrew Yang Podcast

Great non-election uses of RCV/IRV: I Voted sticker in Colorado and A City Flag in Virginia

H.3589 Municipal Option Bill

This bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting in elections. Last session we got a hearing, this year we want to go even further, but we need your help.

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.

Municipal Resolutions

Municipalities are directly impacted by our bill, which would give towns and cities the option of using instant runoff voting. We want to show the legislature that this is something that they want. Municipalities can do this by passing resolutions in support of IRV. To learn how, please fill out this interest form.

Speaking Opportunities

When people hear about instant runoff voting, they like it. If you are a part of a group that hosts speakers, please consider a Better Ballot SC speaker. We'd love to spread the word among your network.

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,

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