Events - election reform, instant runoff voting (IRV) and more


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

  • Friday, October 16, 2026 at 04:30 PM
    via Zoom

    Quarterly Meeting of the Board

    This quarterly board meeting will feature progress updates on the movement. If you would like to speak during the meeting, please email us at [email protected]

    Link to the meeting will be shared upon RSVPing.

  • Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM · 7 rsvps
    SC Statehouse in Columbia, SC

    Tabling at the No Kings with Better Ballot SC

    Join us for tabling at No Kings. We'll be talking to politically engaged people about the ways that we can improve the way that we vote.

    We'll bring the clipboards and pens, you bring the enthusiasm and smiles!

     

  • Monday, October 19, 2026 at 08:30 AM through November 04, 2026

    Tabling at the Polls with Better Ballot SC

    Join us for this very special canvass. We'll be speaking to voters as they exit the polls at particular polling locations about the benefits of instant runoff voting. They can then fill out postcards to their elected officials. 

    We'll be in Florence and Bluffton. Please fill out this google form to specify which locations and times you are interested in volunteering. We are working on carpools from Columbia.

  • Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 07:00 PM
    via Zoom

    IRV/RCV 101

    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.

    RSVP to receive the Zoom link.

  • Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 06:30 PM
    via Zoom

    BBSC October Statewide Call: Virtual

    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 Choice and More Voice.

    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 monthly statewide strategy meeting.

    Not in Columbia or Charleston or unable to attend in person? No worries! The more the merrier. After our statewide update, we'll break into smaller groups based on region and we'd love your input, from whatever corner of SC you're in!

     

    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!

  • Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 06:30 PM
    Bierkeller Brewing Company in Columbia, SC

    BBSC October Statewide Call: Columbia

    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 Choice and More Voice.

    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 monthly statewide strategy meeting.

    We're hybrid! Columbia's meeting will be located at a Bierkeller Brewing Company (600 Canalside St, Columbia, SC 29201). Prepare for a fun, informative time. We will begin the meeting virtually with a statewide recap and then break into local groups. Please arrive 15 minutes early to situate yourself and to chat with fellow supporters. Can't make it in person? That's alright too. You can join your local group virtually!

    If you are attending in person, we will be holding a food drive. Please bring canned or other dried goods to donate to Food Not Bombs. They prefer canned vegetables.

     

    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!

  • Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 06:30 PM
    Over The Horizon Brewing in Charleston, SC

    BBSC October Statewide Call: Charleston

    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 Choice and More Voice.

    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 monthly statewide strategy call.

    We're hybrid! Location: Over the Horizon Brewery, 2200 Heriot St, Charleston, SC 29403. Prepare for a fun, informative time. We will begin the meeting virtually with a statewide recap and then break into local groups. Please arrive 15 minutes early to situate yourself and to chat with fellow supporters. Can't make it in person? That's alright too. You can join your local group virtually!

    If you are attending in person, we will be holding a canned food collection drive. Help us fill Blessing boxes in the Charleston Area.

     

    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!

  • Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 08:00 PM
    via Zoom

    Letter to the Editor Training

    Join other IRV enthusiasts in crafting letters for your local newsletters. We will start by discussing best practices and strategies, and answer any questions you may have about the process. 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.
  • Wednesday, November 04, 2026 at 05:00 PM
    via Zoom

    Grassroots National Phonebank

    Join other IRV enthusiasts in calling across the nation for IRV/RCV. The calls can be to South Carolinians or to help the movement nationally. We're all in this together.
    Rank the Vote staff will train attendees and lead the group through the calls. We're stronger together.
  • Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 07:00 PM
    via Zoom

    IRV/RCV 101

    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.

    RSVP to receive the Zoom link.

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