Our Day of Action (Lobbying and Rally) is fast approaching and we want you to know the ins and outs of speaking to legislators!

Speaking to legislators can be challenging, but this training is designed to break it down and remove the anxiety. This training will be hosted via Zoom by President of Better Ballot SC, Nicole Sanchez.

**This training is mandatory if you want to participate in lobbying day**

Our Day of Action (Lobbying and Rally) is fast approaching and we want you to know the ins and outs of speaking to legislators!

Speaking to legislators can be challenging, but this training is designed to break it down and remove the anxiety. This training will be hosted via Zoom by President of Better Ballot SC, Nicole Sanchez.

**This training is mandatory if you want to participate in lobbying day**

Prior to our IRV/RCV Rally we're going to lobby our representatives. Giving municipalities the option to use IRV is the first step on our journey to full implementation of IRV. We will meet at 10:00am for a quick rundown beforehand. We will then go to the Statehouse lobby to speak to our legislators.

The rundown will be held at Statehouse steps (1100 Gervais Street). We will hand out materials and conduct a quick review of all training materials before going to the Statehouse as a group. All attendees must attend a Lobbying Day training prior to attending Lobbying at the Statehouse. Two will be held: January 23 and January 26.

It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Join us at the South Carolina Statehouse for our 3rd Annual IRV Rally on 1/28/25 to make our voices heard!

In January of 2023, we held our first rally. Not only did we celebrate in person with fellow supporters from across the state, but we also announced our instant runoff voting municipal option bill. That bill is going to be reintroduced at the beginning of the session. Rally with us to support instant runoff voting!

Use your voice to get our fellow South Carolinians MORE VOICE and MORE CHOICE! We'll be there from 2-4pm for speakers and demonstrations, plus IRV swag!

Please also join us for Lobbying Day. We'll educate our legislators about IRV and invite them to visit the rally.

After the rally, we will be gathering for Food and Fellowship at the Girl Scout Building at 1107 Williams Street.

Speakers

Representative Dr. Jermaine Johnson (D-52)

Lead Sponsor of H.3589

Chris Saxman, former Virginia Delegate to the General Assembly, Republican

Councilman Erik Sickinger, Irmo Town Council

Frank Knapp, President of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce

Danny Morales, Co-Chair of the Soda City Alliance, South Carolina state Co-Coordinator for Braver Angels (BA), and on the national BA Office of Field Operations Board

Chris Himsl, Former Colonel in the United States Army

Dr. Kasie Whitener, Author, Educator, Radio Show Host

Better Ballot SC will be hosting this event in coalition with the following organizations:

Please join us for this special holiday meeting. Our goal is to get the business done quickly and then have a holiday hang out.

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!

Please join us for this special holiday meeting. Our goal is to get the business done quickly and then have a holiday hang out.

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!

Please join us for this special holiday meeting. Our goal is to get the business done quickly and then have a holiday hang out.

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!

Learn how the instant runoff voting electoral reform has impacted voter choices, primary slates, and general election outcomes in Alaska and elsewhere. The screening is organized by the League of Women Voters of Charleston and presented with support from Unite America, a nonpartisan, philanthropic venture fund. Sign up page will launch in early 2025.