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Better Ballot SC
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Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) allows you to rank multiple candidates in the order you prefer them. Saves time and money while ensuring majority support. Reduces polarization and mudslinging.
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Tonight! Join us to learn the ins and outs of IRV/RCV with our 101 training. Whether you're new to the movement or not, pick up valuable tidbits about how #InstantRunoffVoting can improve how our government functions. If we fix the system, everything else is easier to fix.

#MoreChoiceMoreVoice
IRV 101
February 18, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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A "civil war" has erupted between Republicans in SC over closing the primaries (right now, SC voters can choose which primary they would like to vote in). Watch for an update on the fate of these contentious bills.

Op-ed: www.postandcourier.com/opinion/comm...
Commentary: Let GOP voters decide the future of SC primaries
SC House Republican leaders say it's premature to close primaries since voters want to keep them open and even GOP leaders can't agree on a plan to close them.
www.postandcourier.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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"From small groups and documentary showings to huge crowds at rallies, We rallied more people to our own organizing events than any previous year" - @betterballotsc.bsky.social President Nicole Sanchez
February 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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2025 was a big year for #InstantRunoffVoting.
Watch for more:
www.youtube.com/shorts/PD9rl...

#RankedChoiceVoting #MorechoiceMoreVoice
Ranked Choice Voting Is Gaining Ground: What Happened in 2025
YouTube video by FairVote
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February 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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With your help, the movement will grow even faster! Join us to talk to future supporters on Monday, January 16. Training provided. RSVP today: www.betterballotsc.org/tabling-2026...
Join us. Monday, January 16, SC Statehouse 12:30 pm - 3 pm
February 12, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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Ready to advocate for #InstantRunoffVoting? Join us tomorrow for a key training session on advancing municipal resolutions in your community.

#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #MajorityWInners
How to pass municipal resolutions in your community
February 11, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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Alert: Congress is reviewing a bill that will ban #InstantRunoffVoting. Contact your Congress people now to tell them to reject the MEGA Act: fairvoteaction.quorum.us/campaign/Sto...

#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
Action Alert Oppose the MEGA Act It bans instant runoff voting in federal elections
February 10, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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What does every #Superbowl Party need? A Superb Owl Election using #InstantRunoffVoting! It's a great way to find the #majoritywinner in all owlections.

#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #
February 9, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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The MEGA Act will disenfranchise SC's military voters and disregard the will of voters in Maine and Alaska. Watch for more: www.youtube.com/shorts/PADGi...

#InstantRunoffVoting #RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
“Make Elections Great Again” Reaction: Ranked Choice Voting Is Here to Stay
YouTube video by FairVote
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February 7, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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🧵A new bill has been introduced into the US House of Reps. This costly bill attempts to ban #InstantRunoffVoting in federal elections, disenfranchising South Carolina's military voters and disregarding the will of voters in Maine, Alaska, and DC
9/10 voters think Congress doesn't work So, why are politicians in DC more focused on trying to control elections than actually competing for votes?
February 5, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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Education starts with those you know best! Learn how to talk to your friends and family about the benefits of #InstantRunoffVoting. Join us for today's training to level up your skills.

RSVP today: www.betterballotsc.org/pitch_to_fri...

#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
How to talk to friends and family about ranked choice voting
February 4, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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for having me on their panel about fundraising for the Little Black Dress Initiative. Don't know what it is? Check out the website: www.jlcolumbia.org/little-black...

A new effort is coming in March.
February 3, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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It's ONE month until our lobbying day. We're ramping up our educational work to ensure people know about the benefits of #InstantRunoffVoting.

RSVP for events here: www.betterballotsc.org/events

Donate to help fund crucial events like these: www.betterballotsc.org/donate

#MoreChoiceMoreVoice #RCV
How to pitch IRV/RCV to friends-Wed Feb 4, 7pm How to pass municipal resolutions in your community-Thurs Feb 12 7pm Lobbying Day Training-Mon Feb 23 & Thurs Feb 26 7pm Lobbying Day-Tues March 3
February 3, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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Thank you Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, SC for having us on Friday night for a #MajorityRules screening. Great crowd with lots of questions!

Interested in a screening for your group? Comment below or send us a DM.

#InstantRunoffVoting #RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
February 1, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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The Oscar nominations are determined using #RankedChoiceVoting. Read how: fairvote.org/oscars-2026-...

#InstangtRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
The Oscars use ranked choice voting.
January 31, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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Federal changes to the way the Post Office administers postmarks mean you will need to mail your absentee ballots, voter registration forms, and taxes EARLIER.

Read for more: www.richlandcountysc.gov/News/2026/Ri...

#SCpol
A change in the postmark rule means you need to mail important documents earlier
January 29, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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Near Columbia? Wondering what happens if we change the way our elections are run? Check out our latest screening of #MajorityRules Friday, January 30, 7pm RSVP today: www.betterballotsc.org/majority-rul...

#RankedChoiceVoting #InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
Majority Rules - Join us to see how January 30, 7 pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia 2701 Heyward St, Columbia RSVP: BetterBallotSC.org/majority-rules-20260130 For info: Blake.Carlton@gmail.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Are you ready to learn how to spread the message of #MoreChoiceMoreVoice? There are all types of situations and people to talk to. Follow this link to learn more: www.betterballotsc.org/2026-edu-cam...

#InstantRunoffVoting #RankedChoiceVoting #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
Ready to spread the message for More Choice and More Voice? Join us to learn to talk to all kinds of people. BetterBallotSC.org
January 27, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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Our current system favors mudslinging, but #InstantRunoffVoting favors #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
Watch now: www.youtube.com/shorts/AFLqs...
Fixing Incentives with The Ranked Choice Voting Act
YouTube video by FairVote
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January 24, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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🧵2025 was a great year for the instant runoff voting movement in SC. We had more engagement, more supporters, and more movement than any previous year. South Carolinians want a solution, and we have one! Watch for more: www.youtube.com/shorts/SGoJX...
2025 Year in Review
YouTube video by Better Ballot SC
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January 22, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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The fate of the closed primaries bill is still up in the air. Contact your legislators & tell them that taxpayers shouldn't be funding exclusive party activities that lead to further polarization. www.scstatehouse.gov/legislatorss...
Watch for more: youtube.com/shorts/8p4I1...

#MoreChoiceMoreVoice
South Carolina Legislature Online - Find Your Legislators
www.scstatehouse.gov
January 22, 2026 at 3:31 AM
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Young voters have higher participation rates AND win rates when using #InstantRunoffVoting. They like a system that gives us #MoreChoiceMoreVoice and produces winners who are #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners

Read more: fairvote.org/young-voters...

#RankedChoiceVoting
Young voters are ready for ranked choice voting
January 21, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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Closing primaries leads to greater polarization and disenfranchising voters at the taxpayers' expense. The Constitutional Law Subcommittee of the SC House will hear testimony on bills H.3643 & H.3310 on January 21 at 10 am. Watch for more: www.youtube.com/shorts/DJcd9...

#MoreChoiceMoreVoice #scpol
January 20, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Today we honored Dr Martin Luther King, Jr by marching at the South Carolina N.A.A.C.P. 's King Day at the Dome. MLK marched for equality and we continue his work to make our voting system more fair for all South Carolinians.

#KingDayAtTheDome #MLKDay #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
January 19, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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Making assumptions when trying to remove people from voter rolls has bitten SC before. Let's not
Read more: Editorial: Purging voter rolls is the job of SC Election Commission, not DC Bureaucrats: www.postandcourier.com/opinion/edit...
Editorial: Purging voter rolls is the job of SC Election Commission, not DC bureaucrats
The DOJ already asked for access to South Carolina’s voter rolls; now it wants the Election Commission to agree to purge any names it decides don’t belong.
www.postandcourier.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:11 PM