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Nonpartisan organization seeking better elections. We advance voting reforms that make democracy more functional and representative.
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What do elected officials, business leaders, and artists across the political spectrum have in common?
They know it’s time to improve our elections with #RankedChoiceVoting.
They know it’s time to improve our elections with #RankedChoiceVoting.
“#ProportionalRepresentation ends the gerrymander wars by taking away the weapon altogether. It opens Congress to new voices, incentivizes cooperation, and makes every vote matter.”
– @andycraig.bsky.social in @the-renovator.bsky.social 👇
– @andycraig.bsky.social in @the-renovator.bsky.social 👇
Want to End the Gerrymandering Wars? Embrace Proportional Representation
Trump has triggered a particularly fierce round, but the logic of war is inherent in a winner-take-all system
therenovator.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
“#ProportionalRepresentation ends the gerrymander wars by taking away the weapon altogether. It opens Congress to new voices, incentivizes cooperation, and makes every vote matter.”
– @andycraig.bsky.social in @the-renovator.bsky.social 👇
– @andycraig.bsky.social in @the-renovator.bsky.social 👇
Last week, Salt Lake City used #RankedChoiceVoting to elect its first majority-female City Council since at least 1980.
SLC already made history w/ RCV in 2021, electing its first majority-LGBTQ+ & majority-people of color Council.
Learn more⬇️
www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
SLC already made history w/ RCV in 2021, electing its first majority-LGBTQ+ & majority-people of color Council.
Learn more⬇️
www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
Election results make more history on Salt Lake City Council
Tuesday's election makes history — again — on the Salt Lake City Council.
www.sltrib.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Last week, Salt Lake City used #RankedChoiceVoting to elect its first majority-female City Council since at least 1980.
SLC already made history w/ RCV in 2021, electing its first majority-LGBTQ+ & majority-people of color Council.
Learn more⬇️
www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
SLC already made history w/ RCV in 2021, electing its first majority-LGBTQ+ & majority-people of color Council.
Learn more⬇️
www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
Our politics are becoming more and more polarized. This debilitating government shutdown is just the latest symptom.
FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter explains how #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation are part of the solution in @fulcrum-us.bsky.social 👇
FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter explains how #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation are part of the solution in @fulcrum-us.bsky.social 👇
Election Reform Turns Down the Temperature of Our Politics
Politics isn’t working for most Americans. Our government can’t keep the lights on. The cost of living continues to rise. Our nation is reeling from recent acts of political violence. 79% of voters…
thefulcrum.us
November 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Our politics are becoming more and more polarized. This debilitating government shutdown is just the latest symptom.
FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter explains how #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation are part of the solution in @fulcrum-us.bsky.social 👇
FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter explains how #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation are part of the solution in @fulcrum-us.bsky.social 👇
Calling all #RankedChoiceVoting fans: Are you looking for ways to support voting reform in your community?
Be sure to follow our sister organization, FairVote Action! ⬇️
Be sure to follow our sister organization, FairVote Action! ⬇️
Home - FairVote Action
fairvoteaction.org
November 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Calling all #RankedChoiceVoting fans: Are you looking for ways to support voting reform in your community?
Be sure to follow our sister organization, FairVote Action! ⬇️
Be sure to follow our sister organization, FairVote Action! ⬇️
Americans across the political spectrum feel political violence is a very serious problem.
To tackle this issue, we need to find ways to lower the temperature & make politics less toxic.
#RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation can help. ⬇️
To tackle this issue, we need to find ways to lower the temperature & make politics less toxic.
#RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation can help. ⬇️
In an era of rising political violence, election reform can help lower the temperature of our politics - FairVote
Following recent acts of political violence, a Quinnipiac poll finds 79% of American voters say the United States is in a political crisis.
fairvote.org
November 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Americans across the political spectrum feel political violence is a very serious problem.
To tackle this issue, we need to find ways to lower the temperature & make politics less toxic.
#RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation can help. ⬇️
To tackle this issue, we need to find ways to lower the temperature & make politics less toxic.
#RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation can help. ⬇️
Problem: Voters are fed up with our broken politics.
Solution: #RankedChoiceVoting rewards politicians who solve problems for all of us.
Solution: #RankedChoiceVoting rewards politicians who solve problems for all of us.
Ranked Choice Voting Facts
Ranked choice voting is gaining popularity across the country, from small cities in Utah to congressional districts in Maine. But how does it make elections better and give voters more power?
Ranked…
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Problem: Voters are fed up with our broken politics.
Solution: #RankedChoiceVoting rewards politicians who solve problems for all of us.
Solution: #RankedChoiceVoting rewards politicians who solve problems for all of us.
Next month, voters in Albuquerque, NM will return to the polls for delayed runoffs that may cost over $1 million.
If the city used #RankedChoiceVoting like Santa Fe & Las Cruces, there'd be no need for runoffs.
More from Sylvia Ulloa in Las Cruces Sun News ⬇️
If the city used #RankedChoiceVoting like Santa Fe & Las Cruces, there'd be no need for runoffs.
More from Sylvia Ulloa in Las Cruces Sun News ⬇️
Las Cruces is model for voting power with ranked-choice voting
Albuquerque should join Las Cruces and Santa Fe in improving their local elections by adopting instant runoff voting.
www.lcsun-news.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Next month, voters in Albuquerque, NM will return to the polls for delayed runoffs that may cost over $1 million.
If the city used #RankedChoiceVoting like Santa Fe & Las Cruces, there'd be no need for runoffs.
More from Sylvia Ulloa in Las Cruces Sun News ⬇️
If the city used #RankedChoiceVoting like Santa Fe & Las Cruces, there'd be no need for runoffs.
More from Sylvia Ulloa in Las Cruces Sun News ⬇️
Election Day 2025 was a big day for the #RankedChoiceVoting movement.
Over 430,000 voters across the country used RCV, and 67% of voters in Greenbelt, MD voted to adopt RCV.
Learn all about this, and so much more, in our Election Day 2025 roundup ⬇️
Over 430,000 voters across the country used RCV, and 67% of voters in Greenbelt, MD voted to adopt RCV.
Learn all about this, and so much more, in our Election Day 2025 roundup ⬇️
2025 election roundup - FairVote
Voters in 14 cities and counties used ranked choice voting on Election Day 2025, showing how this reform delivers better elections
fairvote.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Election Day 2025 was a big day for the #RankedChoiceVoting movement.
Over 430,000 voters across the country used RCV, and 67% of voters in Greenbelt, MD voted to adopt RCV.
Learn all about this, and so much more, in our Election Day 2025 roundup ⬇️
Over 430,000 voters across the country used RCV, and 67% of voters in Greenbelt, MD voted to adopt RCV.
Learn all about this, and so much more, in our Election Day 2025 roundup ⬇️
On Election Day 2025, over 430,000 voters across the country used #RankedChoiceVoting in their elections.
We asked some of those voters to share their experiences with RCV.
Here’s what Abraham of Las Cruces, NM and Eric of Fort Collins, CO had to say ⬇️
We asked some of those voters to share their experiences with RCV.
Here’s what Abraham of Las Cruces, NM and Eric of Fort Collins, CO had to say ⬇️
November 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
On Election Day 2025, over 430,000 voters across the country used #RankedChoiceVoting in their elections.
We asked some of those voters to share their experiences with RCV.
Here’s what Abraham of Las Cruces, NM and Eric of Fort Collins, CO had to say ⬇️
We asked some of those voters to share their experiences with RCV.
Here’s what Abraham of Las Cruces, NM and Eric of Fort Collins, CO had to say ⬇️
This Election Day, over 430,000 voters across 14 cities and counties used #RankedChoiceVoting in their elections.
Learn how these voters used RCV to get more choice, better campaigns, and better representation on Election Day 2025 ⬇️
Learn how these voters used RCV to get more choice, better campaigns, and better representation on Election Day 2025 ⬇️
Election Day 2025: Ranked choice voting in action - FairVote
On Election Day 2025, over 430,000 voters across 14 cities and counties used ranked choice voting in their elections.
fairvote.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
This Election Day, over 430,000 voters across 14 cities and counties used #RankedChoiceVoting in their elections.
Learn how these voters used RCV to get more choice, better campaigns, and better representation on Election Day 2025 ⬇️
Learn how these voters used RCV to get more choice, better campaigns, and better representation on Election Day 2025 ⬇️
If the gerrymandering war between Dems & Republicans has proven anything, it's that gerrymandering is a national problem.
It needs a national solution.
FairVote's @davedaley.bsky.social tells @hcrichardson.bsky.social how #ProportionalRepresentation can end gerrymandering once and for all. ⬇️
It needs a national solution.
FairVote's @davedaley.bsky.social tells @hcrichardson.bsky.social how #ProportionalRepresentation can end gerrymandering once and for all. ⬇️
November 6, 2025 at 2:41 PM
If the gerrymandering war between Dems & Republicans has proven anything, it's that gerrymandering is a national problem.
It needs a national solution.
FairVote's @davedaley.bsky.social tells @hcrichardson.bsky.social how #ProportionalRepresentation can end gerrymandering once and for all. ⬇️
It needs a national solution.
FairVote's @davedaley.bsky.social tells @hcrichardson.bsky.social how #ProportionalRepresentation can end gerrymandering once and for all. ⬇️
Yesterday, 67% of voters in Greenbelt, MD voted to use #RankedChoiceVoting in local elections!
Congrats to @rcvmd.org on this win for better elections in the Old Line State!
Learn more ⬇️
Congrats to @rcvmd.org on this win for better elections in the Old Line State!
Learn more ⬇️
Greenbelt, MD voters approve ranked choice voting - FairVote
On Tuesday, Greenbelt, Maryland residents voted to use ranked choice voting in local elections. It is now up to the City Council to act.
fairvote.org
November 5, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Yesterday, 67% of voters in Greenbelt, MD voted to use #RankedChoiceVoting in local elections!
Congrats to @rcvmd.org on this win for better elections in the Old Line State!
Learn more ⬇️
Congrats to @rcvmd.org on this win for better elections in the Old Line State!
Learn more ⬇️
NYC elected Zohran Mamdani after a general election dominated by "spoiler" accusations.
If NYC used #RankedChoiceVoting in general elections like in primaries, voters would have more choice & no fear of spoilers. NYC would always elect someone supported by a majority.
If NYC used #RankedChoiceVoting in general elections like in primaries, voters would have more choice & no fear of spoilers. NYC would always elect someone supported by a majority.
New York mayoral election shows need to expand ranked choice voting - FairVote
New York City should expand ranked choice voting to its general elections so all voters can have better choices and better elections.
fairvote.org
November 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
NYC elected Zohran Mamdani after a general election dominated by "spoiler" accusations.
If NYC used #RankedChoiceVoting in general elections like in primaries, voters would have more choice & no fear of spoilers. NYC would always elect someone supported by a majority.
If NYC used #RankedChoiceVoting in general elections like in primaries, voters would have more choice & no fear of spoilers. NYC would always elect someone supported by a majority.
California voters overwhelmingly passed Prop 50, which changes the state’s congressional map to increase the number of "safe" Dem seats.
This is another salvo in a national gerrymandering war – one we could end for good with #ProportionalRepresentation.⬇️
This is another salvo in a national gerrymandering war – one we could end for good with #ProportionalRepresentation.⬇️
California passes Prop 50 – but the gerrymandering wars need a national solution - FairVote
California voters passed Proposition 50, which would change California’s congressional map to benefit Democratic candidates.
fairvote.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
California voters overwhelmingly passed Prop 50, which changes the state’s congressional map to increase the number of "safe" Dem seats.
This is another salvo in a national gerrymandering war – one we could end for good with #ProportionalRepresentation.⬇️
This is another salvo in a national gerrymandering war – one we could end for good with #ProportionalRepresentation.⬇️
Election Day is behind us. But for many voters, election season isn't over.
In big cities & counties from CA to NJ, voters will have to go back to the polls for delayed runoffs.
#RankedChoiceVoting is a faster, cheaper, better alternative to runoffs.⬇️
fairvote.org/the-2025-ele...
In big cities & counties from CA to NJ, voters will have to go back to the polls for delayed runoffs.
#RankedChoiceVoting is a faster, cheaper, better alternative to runoffs.⬇️
fairvote.org/the-2025-ele...
The 2025 elections heading for delayed runoffs - FairVote
In several of this year's elections, voters will return to the polls for delayed runoffs because no candidate earned a majority of the vote.
fairvote.org
November 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Election Day is behind us. But for many voters, election season isn't over.
In big cities & counties from CA to NJ, voters will have to go back to the polls for delayed runoffs.
#RankedChoiceVoting is a faster, cheaper, better alternative to runoffs.⬇️
fairvote.org/the-2025-ele...
In big cities & counties from CA to NJ, voters will have to go back to the polls for delayed runoffs.
#RankedChoiceVoting is a faster, cheaper, better alternative to runoffs.⬇️
fairvote.org/the-2025-ele...
Reposted by FairVote
November 5, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Voters in Greenbelt, MD said YES to better elections with #RankedChoiceVoting! 🥳👏 @rcvmd.org
November 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Voters in Greenbelt, MD said YES to better elections with #RankedChoiceVoting! 🥳👏 @rcvmd.org
Reposted by FairVote
Minneapolis is another midwestern major city that has implemented #RankedChoiceVoting; @jkmassey.bluesky.social, Executive Director of FairVote Minnesota, and I are out interviewing voters on their experience. Stay tuned!
#RCV #Democracy #Vote #Election2025 #Election
#RCV #Democracy #Vote #Election2025 #Election
November 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Minneapolis is another midwestern major city that has implemented #RankedChoiceVoting; @jkmassey.bluesky.social, Executive Director of FairVote Minnesota, and I are out interviewing voters on their experience. Stay tuned!
#RCV #Democracy #Vote #Election2025 #Election
#RCV #Democracy #Vote #Election2025 #Election
Happy #ElectionDay!
Voters in 14 cities & counties in 7 states are using #RankedChoiceVoting, including to elect mayors in:
➡️ Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN
➡️ Santa Fe, NM
➡️ Fort Collins, CO
Learn more⬇️
Voters in 14 cities & counties in 7 states are using #RankedChoiceVoting, including to elect mayors in:
➡️ Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN
➡️ Santa Fe, NM
➡️ Fort Collins, CO
Learn more⬇️
Fact Sheet: Ranked Choice Voting in 2025 Elections - FairVote
Voters in 18 cities and counties are using ranked choice voting to elect their leaders in 2025. That includes the largest cities 3 states.
fairvote.org
November 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Happy #ElectionDay!
Voters in 14 cities & counties in 7 states are using #RankedChoiceVoting, including to elect mayors in:
➡️ Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN
➡️ Santa Fe, NM
➡️ Fort Collins, CO
Learn more⬇️
Voters in 14 cities & counties in 7 states are using #RankedChoiceVoting, including to elect mayors in:
➡️ Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN
➡️ Santa Fe, NM
➡️ Fort Collins, CO
Learn more⬇️
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"If you think about it, just in the course of our daily lives, we use this. Rank your favorite sports teams, rank your favorite restaurants."
https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/fort-collins/fort-collins-voters-prepare-for-first-election-with-ranked-choice-voting
https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/fort-collins/fort-collins-voters-prepare-for-first-election-with-ranked-choice-voting
Fort Collins voters prepare for first election with ranked choice voting
Denver7 is taking your questions and concerns about ranked choice voting to the Fort Collins city clerk and the Larimer
www.denver7.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
"If you think about it, just in the course of our daily lives, we use this. Rank your favorite sports teams, rank your favorite restaurants."
https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/fort-collins/fort-collins-voters-prepare-for-first-election-with-ranked-choice-voting
https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/fort-collins/fort-collins-voters-prepare-for-first-election-with-ranked-choice-voting
Reposted by FairVote
This #ElectionDay, voters in 14 cities & counties across 7 states are using #RankedChoiceVoting.
When voters can rank candidates instead of picking just one, more women have the opportunity to run, win & lead. 💪
Check @fairvote.bsky.social's election guide to learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/47TqlsH
When voters can rank candidates instead of picking just one, more women have the opportunity to run, win & lead. 💪
Check @fairvote.bsky.social's election guide to learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/47TqlsH
November 3, 2025 at 2:26 AM
This #ElectionDay, voters in 14 cities & counties across 7 states are using #RankedChoiceVoting.
When voters can rank candidates instead of picking just one, more women have the opportunity to run, win & lead. 💪
Check @fairvote.bsky.social's election guide to learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/47TqlsH
When voters can rank candidates instead of picking just one, more women have the opportunity to run, win & lead. 💪
Check @fairvote.bsky.social's election guide to learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/47TqlsH
Tomorrow on #ElectionDay, 14 cities & counties across 7 states will use #RankedChoiceVoting in local elections.
Fort Collins, CO will use RCV for the first time. St. Paul, Minneapolis, & Santa Fe will use it to elect their mayors.
Here's what to expect⬇️
Fort Collins, CO will use RCV for the first time. St. Paul, Minneapolis, & Santa Fe will use it to elect their mayors.
Here's what to expect⬇️
How ranked choice voting is shaping the 2025 elections - FairVote
The November 2025 elections are just around the corner, and voters in 14 cities and counties will use ranked choice voting.
fairvote.org
November 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Tomorrow on #ElectionDay, 14 cities & counties across 7 states will use #RankedChoiceVoting in local elections.
Fort Collins, CO will use RCV for the first time. St. Paul, Minneapolis, & Santa Fe will use it to elect their mayors.
Here's what to expect⬇️
Fort Collins, CO will use RCV for the first time. St. Paul, Minneapolis, & Santa Fe will use it to elect their mayors.
Here's what to expect⬇️
18 cities and counties across the country are using #RankedChoiceVoting this year. Most of them will use it on #ElectionDay tomorrow!
We asked voters in some of these places to share their thoughts on ranked choice voting.
Here’s what they had to say. ⬇️
We asked voters in some of these places to share their thoughts on ranked choice voting.
Here’s what they had to say. ⬇️
November 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
18 cities and counties across the country are using #RankedChoiceVoting this year. Most of them will use it on #ElectionDay tomorrow!
We asked voters in some of these places to share their thoughts on ranked choice voting.
Here’s what they had to say. ⬇️
We asked voters in some of these places to share their thoughts on ranked choice voting.
Here’s what they had to say. ⬇️
No single state can end the tit-for-tat gerrymandering cycle on its own.
A national shift to #ProportionalRepresentation w/ multi-member would end gerrymandering, allowing voters to choose their leaders – rather than the other way around.
A national shift to #ProportionalRepresentation w/ multi-member would end gerrymandering, allowing voters to choose their leaders – rather than the other way around.
Improving redistricting with proportional representation - FairVote
The Fair Representation Act would improve redistricting by implementing multi-member districts and ranked choice voting for the U.S. House.
fairvote.org
November 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
No single state can end the tit-for-tat gerrymandering cycle on its own.
A national shift to #ProportionalRepresentation w/ multi-member would end gerrymandering, allowing voters to choose their leaders – rather than the other way around.
A national shift to #ProportionalRepresentation w/ multi-member would end gerrymandering, allowing voters to choose their leaders – rather than the other way around.
If New York City used #RankedChoiceVoting in general elections like it already does in primaries, candidates could run for mayor without fear of "spoiling" the race. ⬇️
Ranked choice voting would protect voter choice in New York City mayoral election - FairVote
New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his bid for reelection on Sunday, amid concerns that he would split the vote with other candidates.
fairvote.org
November 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
If New York City used #RankedChoiceVoting in general elections like it already does in primaries, candidates could run for mayor without fear of "spoiling" the race. ⬇️