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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · Jun 21
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.
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The solutions to polarization "are in front of us. Recent reports from @americanbar.org & many others suggest how we can open up our democracy w/ reforms like #RankedChoiceVoting."

– @lando-mascarenaz.bsky.social of Courageous Colorado in @coloradopolitics.bsky.social ⬇️
Solutions right in front of us to solve political extremism crisis | OPINION
By Landon Mascareñaz Everywhere I went these past two weeks, the sentiment was the same: “What are we going to do about political extremism and the conflict in this country?” I heard it from folks on ...
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January 21, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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Poll after poll shows young voters are fed up w/ our toxic politics. "Choose-one" elections leave them feeling ignored & unrepresented.

Ranked choice voting offers a solution, & young voters across America have embraced it.

Learn why ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
Young voters are ready for ranked choice voting - FairVote
Young voters are making the most of ranked choice voting, turning out at high rates and expressing support for the reform in surveys.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Ranked choice voting isn’t just used to elect government officials.

The Academy Awards will use #RankedChoiceVoting for most nominations on January 22, and to pick the Best Picture at #Oscars2026!

Learn how RCV makes the Oscars better⬇️
Oscars 2026: How is ranked choice voting used? - FairVote
RCV will be used for most Academy Award nominations on January 22, and again to select the Best Picture winner at the Oscars on March 15.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:53 AM
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Learn how proportional representation can help protect voting rights and support a more inclusive democracy ⬇️

#ProportionalRepresentation
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Protecting voting rights with proportional representation - FairVote
Defending voting rights in our current era will require advocates to pursue all available avenues to build a more inclusive democracy.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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At a time when young voters express strong dissatisfaction w/ American politics, they've shown stronger turnout in ranked choice voting elections.

Learn why young voters are ready for #RankedChoiceVoting ⬇️
Young voters are ready for ranked choice voting - FairVote
Young voters are making the most of ranked choice voting, turning out at high rates and expressing support for the reform in surveys.
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January 18, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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In response to rising threats to democracy, a bipartisan @americanbar.org task force encouraged states to consider #RankedChoiceVoting to ensure elected officials "hold true democratic mandates to carry out the policies on which they were elected."

Learn why ⬇️
Bipartisan American Bar Association task force endorses ranked choice voting - FairVote
The American Bar Association’s Task Force for American Democracy endorsed ranked choice voting in its latest report.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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A lot of choices should be a good thing.

But in choose-one elections like the #NY12 Dem primary, a crowded field means the race could be won w/ just 15% of the vote.

The solution? Ranked choice voting. David Daley explains in @salon.com. #RankedChoiceVoting
How to fire up 2026's hottest House race
Ranked choice voting would help Democrats choose the strongest candidate in the NY-12 primary
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January 16, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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In 2026, primaries nationwide will be crowded w/ candidates. In choose-one elections, that means more vote-splitting & winners without majority support.

#RankedChoiceVoting is a simple solution.

Learn more⬇️
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Crowded primaries will shape the 2026 midterms. They need ranked choice voting. - FairVote
The 2026 midterms are a year away, and crowded primaries are emerging in races at every level of government.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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Choose-one elections reward candidates who attack each other & only reach out to their base.

#RankedChoiceVoting flips these incentives & makes politics less toxic.

@raskin.house.gov, @beyer.house.gov, & @welch.senate.gov share why we need to bring RCV to Congress w/ the RCV Act ⬇️ #RCVAct
January 14, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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With winner-take-all elections, only the largest group of voters gets representation. Everyone else gets nothing.

Proportional representation ends winner-take-all and ensures all voters have a voice.

Learn about the types of #ProportionalRepresentation ⬇️
Types of proportional representation - FairVote
This page discusses three major proportional representation systems – proportional ranked choice voting, party list PR, and mixed-member PR.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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Voters having so many choices in the #NY12 Dem primary should be great news.

But as @davedaley.bsky.social points out in @salon.com, a crowded field means the race could be won w/ just 15% of the vote.

#RankedChoiceVoting would ensure the winner has majority support. ⬇️
How to fire up 2026's hottest House race
Ranked choice voting would help Democrats choose the strongest candidate in the NY-12 primary
www.salon.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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Voters across all demographic groups support ranked choice voting, but RCV is especially popular w/ younger voters.

#RankedChoiceVoting lets young candidates run w/o being dismissed as "spoilers," and lets all voters vote their conscience.

Learn more⬇️
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Young voters are ready for ranked choice voting - FairVote
Young voters are making the most of ranked choice voting, turning out at high rates and expressing support for the reform in surveys.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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#RankedChoiceVoting is a simple and powerful reform to our elections, and it's already used in the largest cities in seven states.

Learn more! 👇
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…
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January 11, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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Curious how #RankedChoiceVoting could benefit your state or community?

Check out how RCV could improve elections where you live – or already has!
Why our states need ranked choice voting - FairVote
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January 10, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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On Dec. 30, Santa Clara County, CA held a $13 million runoff for county assessor.

Turnout dropped 53%, and the winning candidate got fewer votes in the runoff than in the general election.

All of this could be avoided w/ #RankedChoiceVoting. @calrcv.bsky.social ⬇️
Santa Clara County runoff turnout dropped 53%. Ranked choice voting is the solution. - FairVote
Santa Clara County, CA's runoff for county assessor cost taxpayers an estimated $13.1 million, and turnout declined by 53%
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January 9, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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“Congress should shift away from winner-take-all, single-member districts in favor of districts that elect several representatives with proportional #RankedChoiceVoting,” as embodied by the Fair Representation Act.

– Kevin Johnson of @electionreformers.bsky.social ⬇️
A “Fix-The-Rules” Focus Can Give Us Hope for America in 2026
Loving democracy means accepting its rules must change
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January 8, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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Why do nearly 9 in 10 Americans feel politicians don't care what they think?

Gerrymandering leaves tens of millions with no real choices on their ballot & no real voice in Congress.

@protectdemocracy.org shares how #ProportionalRepresentation changes that ⬇️
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How Proportional Representation Could End Gerrymandering
YouTube video by Protect Democracy
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January 7, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Amid rising polarization, voter frustration, & concerns over political violence, we need to lower the temperature of our politics.

Reforms like #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation can help – pushing lawmakers to work together.

Learn how ⬇️
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.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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As we saw in NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary, ranked choice voting “promotes positive politics among candidates. They build bridges rather than engaging in character assassination.”

@raskin.house.gov shares the benefits of #RankedChoiceVoting w/ @newrepublic.com's @gregsargent.bsky.social ⬇️
January 6, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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“Ranked choice voting lets people be honest about what they want w/o wasting a vote. Proportional representation makes room for more than one flavor at the table.”

– Beth Fukumoto on why Honolulu should use #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation ⬇️
January 5, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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Santa Clara County, CA taxpayers paid an estimated $13 million for a Dec. 30 runoff election. Just 20% of eligible voters participated.

Ranked choice voting makes runoffs unnecessary; voters pick majority winners in a single, high-turnout election ➡️ @calrcv.bsky.social #RankedChoiceVoting
Santa Clara County committee says ranked choice voting saves money - San José Spotlight
Santa Clara County’s special assessor race this year has cost the county tens of millions of dollars. A county advisory board said ranked choice voting would have avoided that.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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#RankedChoiceVoting changes the incentives for our elected officials — they are rewarded for delivering for all voters, not just a narrow party base.

Watch to learn how 👇
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…
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January 1, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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Help us achieve our mission of better choices, a stronger voice for voters, and a more representative democracy that works for all Americans.

Help us keep election reform moving forward in 2026 ⬇️
The Path Forward in 2026 - FairVote
We hope that you will join us by making a generous donation to support our efforts in 2026 as we look to build our movement for success.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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For the ~2m residents of Santa Clara County, CA, today is Election Day.

Yep. And the Dec 30 special election runoff will cost taxpayers $13 million.

There's a better, faster, cheaper way — #RankedChoiceVoting. Learn more from Cal RCV's Tom Charron
https://bit.ly/44O5Dsv
Charron: It's time for Santa Clara County to adopt ranked choice voting - San José Spotlight
Look ahead to Dec. 30. Maybe you're out of town visiting family, or enjoying holiday presents with your kids, or getting ready for New Year's Eve. Does anyone have “voting in a special election runoff” on their bingo card? Yet that's what Santa Clara Co...
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December 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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The movement to improve our democracy saw new momentum in 2025.

But from DC's first use of #RankedChoiceVoting to the escalating gerrymandering wars, we have a big 2026 ahead.

With your help, FairVote & our partners can keep the momentum going.

Donate⬇️
The Path Forward in 2026 - FairVote
We hope that you will join us by making a generous donation to support our efforts in 2026 as we look to build our movement for success.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM