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.
Happy Holidays!
This season reminds us what makes our community special: we come from different backgrounds, parties, and perspectives - and our holiday traditions are just as varied. Whether your holidays are loud or quiet, traditional or unconventional, we’re grateful to share this work with you. Wishing you a joyful season, however you choose to spend it.
Great events to get plugged in!
January Strategy Call: January 27, 6:30pm. Join us to recap the month and discuss the future, locally. Join us in Columbia, Charleston, or virtually. We'll discuss the state of the movement and ways to expand our reach across SC. Everyone will meet on the call and have a recap of what the state of the movement in South Carolina is and then we'll break into local groups.
King Day at the Dome: January 18, 2026. Join us to march in celebration of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr and his legacy. Then we'll talk to attendees about the benefits of instant runoff voting. Details are still developing. RSVP today to stay up to date.
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.
Majority Rules Screening: January 30, 7pm. Check out the true story of how changing the way we vote changes everything, updated for the 2024 election. Join us at the UUCC for the viewing followed by a Q&A.
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.
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://fairvoteaction.org/transforming-congressional-elections-with-the-ranked-choice-voting-act/)
Plus: D.C. is poised to use ranked choice voting next year. It's already reshaping local races: WAMU
High School civic innovators bridging the divide: The Fulcrum
Ranked choice voting outperforms the winner-take-all system used to elect nearly every US politician: The Conversation
In a setback for Trump, Indiana lawmakers defeat redistricting plan: NPR (Proportional RCV is great fix for gerrymandering!)
Nonpartisan Reformers Unite: NANR Summit Charts Bold Path for Election Reform in 2026: Independent Voter News
Crowded primaries will shape the 2026 midterms. They need ranked choice voting: FairVote
Michigan's RCV petition short 200,000 signature: WLNS
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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