Here you will find important updates in the world of instant runoff voting and events to attend that help spread the word of IRV/RCV in SC.

Election Day!!!

Thanks to the legislature passing two weeks of early voting into law, today is the last day to vote. So, if you haven't done so already, now's the day to vote! 

For the most part, this election day is for those who live in municipalities. There are 271 municipalities in South Carolina and many of them have people on the ballot. Depending on the municipality, your election method will either be plurality (most votes wins) or majority-runoff (requires a runoff if there's no majority winner). Check out our short video about election methods. In it, you'll see how instant runoff voting is the best of both worlds: majority winners without the cost of a traditional runoff.

Do you live in or near a municipality that is wasting taxpayer time and money on runoffs? Or maybe one that keeps electing winners without a clear majority? Let's pass a resolution in support of instant runoff voting. Sounds imposing, I know, but we can break it down. Fill out this interest form to learn more.

Great events to get plugged in!

Intro to IRV/RCV: November 19, 7pm. 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.

Nov/Dec Strategy Call: December 2, 6:30pm. Our special holiday meeting will combine November and December! We'll have food, fun, and strategy! Join us to recap the month and discuss the future, locally. Join us in Columbia, Charleston, or virtually. Everyone will meet on the call and have a quick recap of what the state of the movement in South Carolina is and then we'll break into local groups.

Letter to the Editor Training: every 1st Monday of the month, 8pm. Join other IRV enthusiasts in crafting letters for your local newsletters. Best practices and strategies will be discussed. All questions answered. 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.

IRV Pitch Training: Thursdays at 8pm. Learn how to pitch 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 in a friendly environment. All questions welcome.

Social Media!

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Are you interested in contributing to our social media presence? We'd love to hear from you! Funny or poignant memes? Let's see 'em! Something graphics-focused on a relevant news item? Send 'em our way! Let's get creative! This easy to use form has everything you need.

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The Importance of an Executive Director

Better Ballot SC is an all volunteer organization that has worked to educate and advocate, but to be more effective, to effect real change in our communities, we need to take our next big step, and we need your help to do it.

This leader will drive our outreach, expand our coalition, and push IRV over the finish line in the Statehouse. The truth is, without this dedicated leadership, our progress could stall and South Carolina can’t afford to wait.

Your donation today to will help make this imperative step a reality. Please consider a recurring donation so that we can better budget for the future.

(https://fairvote.org/how-ranked-choice-voting-is-shaping-the-2025-elections/)

Plus: RCV in U.S. Student Elections: A 2025 Analysis: SSRN

Learn to fill out an IRV ballot in 30 seconds: FairVote

Utah's only third party legislator says he intends to resign - but there's a catch: Utah News Dispatch

Election Reform Turns Down the Temperature of Our Politics: The Fulcrum

Fact Sheet: Ranked Choice Voting in the 2025 Elections: FairVote

Oregonians could have a chance to have open primaries — again: OPB

Why every ballot – and ranked-choice voting – can make a difference: MinnPost

In an era of rising political violence, election reform can help lower the temperature of our politics: FairVote

PBOT unveils winning snowplow names, routes ahead of winter weather: KOIN CBS6

H.3589 Municipal Option Bill

This bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting in elections. Last session we got a hearing, this year we want to go even further, but we need your help.

We are looking for:

Cosponsors

We are actively looking for cosponsors for this municipal option bill. The best way to do this is to sit down with legislatures and have a conversation with them about the benefits of IRV. We know that talking to our legislators can be intimidating. If you would like to meet with your elected officials or have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. We can provide support and guidance.

Postcards

We'll be hand delivering postcards from constituents. Do you want your legislator to know you support IRV or have a group of friends who would like to submit them? Great! Let us know and we'll send them to you.

Municipal Resolutions

Municipalities are directly impacted by our bill, which would give towns and cities the option of using instant runoff voting. We want to show the legislature that this is something that they want. Municipalities can do this by passing resolutions in support of IRV. To learn how, please fill out this interest form.

Speaking Opportunities

When people hear about instant runoff voting, they like it. If you are a part of a group that hosts speakers, please consider a Better Ballot SC speaker. We'd love to spread the word among your network.

Are you looking for a flyer to hang up at your local community board? Or maybe something to handout to people? Check out our Printables!

We have an easy way to get involved! Sign our petition! Show your support of instant runoff voting by signing and sharing. Remember to share it to your social media!

If you like what you've read here and would like us to continue our efforts, please donate. We're building momentum here in South Carolina. Help us continue to educate our fellow South Carolinians. Consider making a monthly contribution. It helps us to better strategize our long term goals.

Thank you for reading,

Nicole Sanchez,

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