New Bill to be Introduced in 2025
To be introduced by Neal Collins (R-5) and Dr. Jermaine Johnson (D-52)
This instant runoff voting bill will give municipalities the option of using instant runoff voting (also known as ranked choice voting). Not only does instant runoff voting save money by eliminating costly runoffs while still maintaining majority support, it also changes campaigns and candidates for the better. To learn more, visit our Why IRV? page.
This bill needs cosponsors! Contact your representative today to tell them that you support instant runoff voting and that they should cosponsor today!
We encourage you to include any personal stories that emphasize the need for instant runoff voting in municipalities.
If your representative is Neal Collins or Dr. Jermaine Johnson, we encourage you to contact them anyway and thank them.
Interested in calling instead?
Click here to find out who your legislators are and for contact information.
If you would like to call, here is a sample message:
SC House of Representatives
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My name is _____ and I would like you to support the optional use of instant runoff voting in municipal elections. I am a part of a coalition of organizations representing thousands of South Carolinians. Giving municipalities the option to use instant runoff voting in their elections will benefit both the voters and the government. It will save time and money. It minimizes strategic voting and allows voters to express their will without compromising their values. It also protects against vote splitting by allowing voters to support all candidates who align with their views, and because of that, allows parties to build their bench. Additionally, it discourages negative campaigning, allowing candidates to focus on policy and not defense. Finally, it’s how our overseas absentee voters can vote. All South Carolinians should have this option for their municipalities.
For all of these reasons and more, please contact Representatives Neal Collins and Jermaine Johnson about cosponsoring this important bill.
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SC Senate
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My name is _____ and I would like you to support the optional use of instant runoff voting in municipal elections. I am a part of a coalition of organizations representing thousands of South Carolinians. Giving municipalities the option to use instant runoff voting in their elections will benefit both the voters and the government. It will save time and money. It minimizes strategic voting and allows voters to express their will without compromising their values. It also protects against vote splitting by allowing voters to support all candidates who align with their views, and because of that, allows parties to build their bench. Additionally, it discourages negative campaigning, allowing candidates to focus on policy and not defense. Finally, it’s how our overseas absentee voters can vote. All South Carolinians should have this option for their municipalities.
For all of these reasons and more, please consider introducing a companion bill to the bill that will be introduced by Representatives Neal Collins and Jermaine Johnson will introduce next session.
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If you would like to set up a meeting with your representative, we would be happy to help you. Email us at [email protected]
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