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.

  • Monday, March 17, 2025 at 05:00 PM
    via Zoom

    Phone Banking for Better Ballot SC

    Join us for a quick training (we use CallHub) followed by a phone bank as we call our supporters.

    We'll be talking to our supporters about our upcoming statewide organizing meeting.

    All you need is a friendly attitude and an internet connected device to record responses. We recommend that you open the Zoom call on a second device.

  • Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 06:30 PM · 1 rsvp
    Bierkeller Brewing Company in Columbia, SC

    BBSC March 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 going 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, March 25, 2025 at 06:30 PM
    via Zoom

    BBSC March 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!

  • Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 06:30 PM
    Over The Horizon Brewing in Charleston, SC

    BBSC March 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: Main Charleston Library, 68 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401. 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!

  • Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM · 4 rsvps
    Crane Creek Gymnasium in Columbia, SC

    Tabling at "Just Us Girls Talk" with Better Ballot SC

     

    Join us for canvassing at the Just Us Girls Talk in Columbia. We'll bring the clipboards and pens, you bring the enthusiasm and smiles!

    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.

  • Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM · 1 rsvp
    Statehouse Steps in Columbia, SC

    Tabling at "Read Our Lips" with Better Ballot SC

     

    Join us for canvassing at Read Our Lips in Columbia. We'll bring the clipboards and pens, you bring the enthusiasm and smiles!

    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 today.

  • Monday, April 07, 2025 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, April 09, 2025 at 07:00 PM
    GROW in Columbia, SC

    Majority Rules Screening

    Learn how the instant runoff voting electoral reform has impacted voter choices, primary slates, and general election outcomes in Alaska and elsewhere. This screening will be at coalition partner, the SC Progressive Network's GROW building. There will be a panel afterwards to discuss the movement in South Carolina.

    Check out the trailer: