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.

  • Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM · 3 rsvps
    Statehouse North Steps in Columbia, SC

    Tabling at Saving Democracy with Better Ballot SC

    Join us for tabling at Save Democracy at the Statehouse in Columbia. We'll bring the clipboards and pens, you bring the enthusiasm and smiles! And flags! Please bring your personal, handheld American flags with you.

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

    Please sign up for a shift today.

  • Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 06:30 PM
    Over The Horizon Brewing in Charleston, SC

    BBSC June 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 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 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, June 24, 2025 at 06:30 PM
    Bierkeller Brewing Company in Columbia, SC

    BBSC June 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 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 monthly statewide strategy meeting.

    We're hybrid! Columbia's meeting will be located at Bierkeller Brewing Company (600 Canalside St Suite 1009, 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, June 24, 2025 at 06:30 PM · 1 rsvp
    via Zoom

    BBSC June 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 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 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!

  • Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 07:00 PM · 3 rsvps
    via Zoom

    IRV 101 + Trivia

    Postponed until July 10, 2025.

    Do you want to learn more about instant runoff voting? Or maybe you think you know everything and you want to test your knowledge?

    Either way, this is the event for you. Our IRV 101 and Trivia Night is a great opportunity to learn more about instant runoff voting and then test your knowledge. Winner receives a special prize!

    RSVP to receive the Zoom link.