Events - election reform, ranked choice voting (RCV) and more


Join us at one of our many events to learn more about our election reform initiative. Help us get ranked choice voting (RCV) in South Carolina.

  • Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 12:30 PM · 1 rsvp

    IRV Lunch and Learn at Furman University

    Please join President of Better Ballot SC Nicole Sanchez and Head of the Greenville County Elections Office Conway Belangia at the September 26th Lunch and Learn. These sessions are free and open to the public as a part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Furman University. Herring Center for Lifelong Learning.

    Bring a lunch and a thirst for knowledge.

  • Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 08:00 PM
    Zoom - Visit the RTV website and signup for event details

    RCV Pitch Training

    Learn how to pitch Ranked Choice Voting (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 your state's pitch in a friendly environment. You'll also be able to ask any and all questions so as to ensure a positive canvassing experience.

     

    Sign up here:  
    https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvceCoqzsvH9ADfhG3fJGspfSitygfUn9Y


    Check out our pitch script here:  
    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HxYfwanK9a9bRX_mMVxFpXM3jWc3-R82NWLv3f36h90/

  • Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 06:00 PM
    via Zoom

    Quarterly Meeting of the Board

    Feel free to join us for our quarterly meeting of the board. If you would like to speak during the meeting, please email us at [email protected]

  • Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM
    Main Street, Columbia in Columbia, SC

    Canvassing at South Carolina PrideFest with Better Ballot SC

    Join us for canvassing at South Carolina PrideFest in Columbia. We'll bring the clipboards and pens, you bring the enthusiasm and smiles!

    We'll be speaking to festival attendees about the benefits of instant runoff voting (also known as ranked choice voting). Scripts will be provided.

    Sign up for a shift today!

  • Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 06:30 PM · 1 rsvp
    Swamp Rat Brewery in Travelers Rest, SC

    Quarterly Statewide Call: October

    Are you interested in becoming a part of the voting reform effort in South Carolina? Let's expand instant runoff voting (also known as ranked choice voting) in South Carolina and give voters More Voice and More Choice.

    We've been working to educate voters about this common sense upgrade to the way that we currently vote. Join us to Better the South Carolina Ballot by RSVPing for our quarterly statewide strategy call.

    We're going hybrid! Join us in Travelers Rest this time (or Zoom if it's a drive). We'll be at Swamp Rat Brewery. Prepare for a fun, informative time. Please arrive 15 minutes early to have time to order drinks and to chat with fellow supporters.

     

    Curious how it works? It's as easy as 1, 2, 3! Join the call and we can go more in depth, but here are the basics:

    When voters go to the polls, instead of voting for one, they rank their candidates. This gives voters More Voice and More Choice. If a voter's top choice has no path to victory, their vote is transferred to their second choice. This ensures majority support while eliminating costly runoffs. It also has some other great benefits:

    • Reduces polarization and mudslinging
    • Eliminates the spoiler effect and vote splitting
    • Increases representation

     

    Visit our Why IRV? page to learn more. Or come to the meeting!