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Nicole Sanchez published Better Ballot Bulletin: November 1, 2021 in Better Ballot Bulletin 2021-11-01 11:13:29 -0400
Better Ballot Bulletin: November 1, 2021
Welcome to the Better Ballot Bulletin. Here you will find important updates in the world of instant runoff voting, events to attend that help spread the word of IRV in SC, and information and news about other good governance policies.
News in Instant Runoff Voting
Salt Lake City to use instant runoff voting for the first time: Ballotopedia
Better Ballot North Carolina makes the case for IRV: WHQR
Have you been following the Columbia Mayoral race? There are four candidates and it may result in a costly runoff.
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Better Ballot Events
Election Day Canvassing: Nov 2. Details TBD. If you are interested in volunteering on election day, please click here to fill out a quick interest form.
Volunteer Jam Session: November 10, 7pm via Zoom. RSVP here.
November Statewide Strategy Call: November 17, 7pm. Hybrid in person and Zoom. RSVP today.
Canvassing at the Soda City Market: Columbia. Saturday November 20, 10am. RSVP Today.
Want to get involved? It's a great way to learn new skills or to hone current ones. Check out all the ways that you can contribute to this great movement. For some, you don't even have to leave the house!
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 a new and 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!
Did you know that there are Better Ballot SC Facebook groups for your county? Join yours today to help build the movement in your backyard
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.
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Show Your Support for IRV
Please sign below to show your support for instant runoff voting. The more signatures we have, the easier it will be for this important legislation to move forward.
Add signature"We, the undersigned citizens of South Carolina, are tired of the State of South Carolina wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars every two years on unnecessary runoff elections. I’m fed up with making voters waste their time going to the polls twice to elect someone, when there’s a simple way to vote just once. I’m frustrated with not voting my conscience due to fear of splitting my vote or acting as a 'spoiler'. I’m upset that candidates can be elected without a majority of the votes cast. We are tired of negative and divisive politics. I long for a voting system that promotes respectable candidate debates instead of the current practice of 'mudslinging' and 'flaming.'We believe South Carolina can be a leader in bringing civility and efficiency back to our government through the use of instant runoff voting.I appeal to the South Carolina Legislature to pass - and the Governor to sign – legislation that allows instant runoff voting in South Carolina elections."Together we can make a difference!
In addition to signing below, get involved or make a donation to help in our mission.
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Nicole Sanchez published Better Ballot Bulletin: June 1, 2021 in Better Ballot Bulletin 2021-07-01 11:46:31 -0400
Better Ballot Bulletin: July 1, 2021
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Welcome to the Better Ballot Bulletin. Here you will find important updates in the world of instant runoff voting, events to attend that help spread the word of IRV, and information and news about other good governance policies.
News in Instant Runoff Voting
Poll Finds New Yorkers 'Overwhelmingly' Support Ranked Choice Voting: CBS New York. 83% of those polled found the process simple and 75% want to use it again.
Explainer: Ranked Choice Voting Gets Big Test in NYC: Associated Press.
Worried about how long NYC's results are taking? It's not because of IRV. Those results can easily be tabulated by computer. NYC has a long period in which absentee ballots can be returned.
Better Ballot Events
Saturday, July 3: Canvassing at the Soda City Market in Columbia. RSVP here.
Saturday, July 10: Canvassing at the Soda City Market in Columbia. RSVP here.
Wednesday, July 14: Pitch Training via Zoom. Great place for newbies to learn the ropes and seasoned veterans to hone their skill. RSVP here.
Tuesday, July 27: Statewide Strategy Meeting. RSVP here.
Want to get involved? Check out all the ways that you can contribute to this great movement. For some, you don't even have to leave the house!
We've started to put out some feelers to SC breweries to host a Rank My Brew night. If you have a business and would like to host a ranking event or would like to help plan one, please email us at [email protected]. We can rank all kinds of things: ice cream, wings, wine, etc. Consumables are the easiest, but if you have another idea, let us know!
Did you know that there are Better Ballot SC Facebook groups for your county? Join yours today to help build the movement in your backyard
Check out this new site: By the People. IRV is on it and you can endorse it today with a quick video.
Good Governance
Good Governance Symposium Hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area: While the live events are over, you can view recordings of each event here.
Gerrymandering: manipulating the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class. The lines are redrawn this year.
Check out this article from the Post and Courier to learn more about gerrymandering.
The League of Women Voters is one of many organizations workings towards improving governance in our state. If you know of other organizations and events, please share them with as at [email protected]
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 your time,
Nicole Sanchez
President, BetterBallotSC
http://www.betterballotsc.org/
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Nicole Sanchez published Better Ballot Bulletin: June 15, 2021 in Better Ballot Bulletin 2021-06-22 18:06:33 -0400
Better Ballot Bulletin: June 15, 2021
Welcome to the Better Ballot Bulletin. Here you will find important updates in the world of instant runoff voting, events to attend that help spread the word of IRV, and information and news about other good governance policies.
News in Instant Runoff Voting
After passing ranked choice voting in 2020, Alaskans are exercising their new instant runoff voting muscles: Alaska Public Media
NYC Mayoral Candidate on Kindness instead of Mudslinging: Gotham Gazette
Better Ballot Events
Saturday, June 19: Canvassing at the Soda City Market in Columbia. RSVP here.
Tuesday June 22, 7pm via Zoom. Statewide Strategy Meeting: RSVP here.
Saturday, July 3: Canvassing at the Soda City Market in Columbia. RSVP here.
Want to get involved? Check out all the ways that you can contribute to this great movement. For some, you don't even have to leave the house!
I like trivia, but what do you like? Do we want to throw axes or shoot pool? If you have an idea for a fun meeting, please email us at [email protected]
Did you know that there are Better Ballot SC Facebook groups for your county? Join yours today to help build the movement in your backyard
Good Governance
Good Governance Symposium Hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area: Monday, June 21, 6pm via Zoom. This session they will be discussing Election Systems and Voter Representation
The Fair Representation Act has been reintroduced in Congress: Check out this Quick Take by FairVote. Among other things, it ensures that all Americans can use IRV for their federal elections.
Gerrymandering: manipulating the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class. The lines are redrawn this year.
Check out this article from the Post and Courier to learn more about gerrymandering.
The League of Women Voters is one of many organizations workings towards improving governance in our state. If you know of other organizations and events, please share them with as at [email protected]
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 your time,
Nicole Sanchez
President, BetterBallotSC
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Nicole Sanchez published Better Ballot Bulletin: June 1, 2021 in Better Ballot Bulletin 2021-06-22 18:06:04 -0400
Better Ballot Bulletin: June 1, 2021
Welcome to the first Better Ballot Bulletin. Here you will find important updates in the world of instant runoff voting, events to attend that help spread the word of IRV, and information and news about other good governance policies.
News in Instant Runoff Voting
The Virginia GOP will use IRV in Republican Primary: Shore Daily News
Reasons to Like Ranked Choice Voting (IRV): Cato Institute, May 7
SC Humanities Electoral Initiative: Ranked Choice Voting (RCV/IRV). A Better Alternative?
Better Ballot Events
Friday June 4, 9pm: Pitch Training (For canvassing and general persuasion). RSVP here.
Every Saturday in June: Canvassing at the Soda City Market in Columbia. RSVP here.
Tuesday June 22, 7pm via Zoom. Statewide Strategy Meeting: RSVP here.
Want to get involved? Check out all the ways that you can contribute to this great movement. For some, you don't even have to leave the house!
We also had our first meeting and trivia night. If you have an idea for a fun meeting, please email us at [email protected]
Good Governance
Gerrymandering: manipulating the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class. The lines are redrawn this year.
Check out this article from the Post and Courier to learn more about gerrymandering.
Grand Strand Together is one of many organizations workings towards improving governance in our state. If you know of other organizations and events, please share them with as at [email protected]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.
Thank you for your time,
Nicole Sanchez
President, BetterBallotSC
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