IRV/RCV Day Rally
Welcome to the IRV/RCV Day Rally at the State House
Hosted by Better Ballot SC
More Voice and More Choice
Program of Events
Introduction
Nicole Sanchez
President of Better Ballot SC
Explanation of Instant Runoff Voting/Ranked Choice Voting and Today's Polls
Nicole Sanchez
Remarks
Danny Morales
Co-Chair of SC State Braver Angels and Co-Chair of Braver Angels Soda City Alliance
Remarks
Joseph Oddo
Four Time Ballot Certified Congressional Candidate and Founder of Numerous Political Advocacy Organizations
Rank Your Ice Cream Results
Nicole Sanchez
Remarks
Kasie Whitener
Vice Chair of the SC Libertarian Party
She will also read a statement from former GA Senate Candidate and current Presidential Candidate Chase Oliver
Remarks
David Whiteman
Member of the SC Green Party and Former Member of the University of South Carolina Political Science Department
Rank Your Favorite Sport to Watch Results
Nicole Sanchez
Remarks
Christopher Himsl
Former Colonel in the United States Army and Current Midlands Leader of Principles First South Carolina
Remarks
Dr. Jermaine Johnson
South Carolina State House Representative, District 70
Rank Your Marvel Super Heroes
Nicole Sanchez
Keynote Speaker
Andrew Yang
Former Presidential Candidate and Current Co-Leader of Forward
Coalition Partners
Special Thanks
All our program participants
Statewide Strategy Meeting - Better Ballot SC
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 quarterly statewide strategy call.
This month we're going hybrid! If you're in the Charleston area, join us in person. If you're not, join us via Zoom. We'll be at Tradesman Brewing Company!
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!
1647 King St Ext
Charleston, SC 29405
United States
Google map and directions
Show Your Support
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.
