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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.
#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 👇
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…
www.youtube.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:39 PM
#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 👇
Watch to learn how 👇
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 ⬇️
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.
fairvote.org
December 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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 ⬇️
Help us keep election reform moving forward in 2026 ⬇️
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
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...
sanjosespotlight.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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
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
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⬇️
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.
fairvote.org
December 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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⬇️
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⬇️
“Gerrymandering will blight our democracy so long as we use single-member districts to elect the U.S. House.
The Fair Representation Act – which enacts #RankedChoiceVoting w/ multi-member districts – is the solution.”
– FairVote's Ryan J. Suto on the #FairRepAct
The Fair Representation Act – which enacts #RankedChoiceVoting w/ multi-member districts – is the solution.”
– FairVote's Ryan J. Suto on the #FairRepAct
A Lasting Solution to the Gerrymandering War
Perhaps the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee knew what was coming. As an early proponent of a federal bill banning mid-decade gerrymandering, she now appears to have been ahead of her time. Indeed,…
thefulcrum.us
December 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
“Gerrymandering will blight our democracy so long as we use single-member districts to elect the U.S. House.
The Fair Representation Act – which enacts #RankedChoiceVoting w/ multi-member districts – is the solution.”
– FairVote's Ryan J. Suto on the #FairRepAct
The Fair Representation Act – which enacts #RankedChoiceVoting w/ multi-member districts – is the solution.”
– FairVote's Ryan J. Suto on the #FairRepAct
With #RankedChoiceVoting, Democrats & Republicans “have a chance to create a presidential primary that encourages candidates to run broader campaigns, avoid negative campaigning, & let voters feel their voices were heard.”
– @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social for @ms.now ⬇️
– @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social for @ms.now ⬇️
Opinion | Ranked-choice voting worked in New York. It could also fix the presidential primary chaos.
Ryan Teague Beckwith: Presidential primary fields eventually have to be winnowed. Ranked-choice voting would solve two big problems facing Democrats.
www.ms.now
December 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
With #RankedChoiceVoting, Democrats & Republicans “have a chance to create a presidential primary that encourages candidates to run broader campaigns, avoid negative campaigning, & let voters feel their voices were heard.”
– @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social for @ms.now ⬇️
– @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social for @ms.now ⬇️
Making politics work for voters is crucial for a healthy democracy, and we can begin with #RankedChoiceVoting.
Help strengthen our republic with better government and better elections for all. ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
Help strengthen our republic with better government and better elections for all. ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
December 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Making politics work for voters is crucial for a healthy democracy, and we can begin with #RankedChoiceVoting.
Help strengthen our republic with better government and better elections for all. ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
Help strengthen our republic with better government and better elections for all. ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
"Voters can't afford systems that hand victory to unrepresentative candidates & make them play games. #RankedChoiceVoting won't solve every democratic ailment, but it's a good step in mending them."
– Profs. @ismarvolic.bsky.social, Andy Schultz, & David McCune
– Profs. @ismarvolic.bsky.social, Andy Schultz, & David McCune
Ranked choice voting outperforms the winner-take-all system used to elect nearly every US politician
Ranked choice voting largely avoids the pitfalls of plurality voting, giving voters the power to express their true candidate preferences rather than being strategic.
theconversation.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
"Voters can't afford systems that hand victory to unrepresentative candidates & make them play games. #RankedChoiceVoting won't solve every democratic ailment, but it's a good step in mending them."
– Profs. @ismarvolic.bsky.social, Andy Schultz, & David McCune
– Profs. @ismarvolic.bsky.social, Andy Schultz, & David McCune
Want to talk to friends and family about #RankedChoiceVoting over the holidays? Looking for quick resources, explainers, and ways to get involved?
We’ve got you covered ⬇️
We’ve got you covered ⬇️
How to talk to your friends about ranked choice voting - FairVote
Election season is the best time to have conversations with friends and family members about a better way to vote – ranked choice voting!
fairvote.org
December 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Want to talk to friends and family about #RankedChoiceVoting over the holidays? Looking for quick resources, explainers, and ways to get involved?
We’ve got you covered ⬇️
We’ve got you covered ⬇️
Santa Clara County, CA will spend $13 million on a runoff the day before New Year’s Eve.
There’s a better way: ranked choice voting.
Learn more from @calrcv.bsky.social David Newswanger ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
There’s a better way: ranked choice voting.
Learn more from @calrcv.bsky.social David Newswanger ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
Opinion: A fix for Santa Clara County’s expensive special elections
Ranked choice voting could have saved taxpayers the $13 million cost of the Dec. 30 assessor race runoff.
www.mercurynews.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Santa Clara County, CA will spend $13 million on a runoff the day before New Year’s Eve.
There’s a better way: ranked choice voting.
Learn more from @calrcv.bsky.social David Newswanger ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
There’s a better way: ranked choice voting.
Learn more from @calrcv.bsky.social David Newswanger ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
Sign up for our email list to stay up to date on #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation in 2026! 👇
Stay informed - FairVote
Join us in our mission to make democracy work for every American! Our newsletter provides regular updates on the ranked choice voting movement
fairvote.org
December 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Sign up for our email list to stay up to date on #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation in 2026! 👇
For most Americans, politics will be the last thing on our minds as we prepare to ring in the new year.
But Santa Clara County, CA will hold a $13 million runoff election on Dec 30.
#RankedChoiceVoting would end the need for costly runoffs. @calrcv.bsky.social ⬇️
But Santa Clara County, CA will hold a $13 million runoff election on Dec 30.
#RankedChoiceVoting would end the need for costly runoffs. @calrcv.bsky.social ⬇️
A New Year's Eve election? Santa Clara County runoff could be replaced with ranked choice voting. - FairVote
Voters in Santa Clara County, CA will vote in a special runoff election for county assessor on December 30.
fairvote.org
December 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
For most Americans, politics will be the last thing on our minds as we prepare to ring in the new year.
But Santa Clara County, CA will hold a $13 million runoff election on Dec 30.
#RankedChoiceVoting would end the need for costly runoffs. @calrcv.bsky.social ⬇️
But Santa Clara County, CA will hold a $13 million runoff election on Dec 30.
#RankedChoiceVoting would end the need for costly runoffs. @calrcv.bsky.social ⬇️
In the midst of a budget crisis, Santa Clara County, CA will spend $13 million on a Dec. 30 runoff.
It's an avoidable problem, and Santa Clara County can easily solve it with ranked choice voting.
Learn more from @calrcv.bsky.social's David Newswanger in @mercurynews.com ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
It's an avoidable problem, and Santa Clara County can easily solve it with ranked choice voting.
Learn more from @calrcv.bsky.social's David Newswanger in @mercurynews.com ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
Opinion: A fix for Santa Clara County’s expensive special elections trib.al/Hs9equs
Opinion: A fix for Santa Clara County’s expensive special elections
Ranked choice voting could have saved taxpayers the $13 million cost of the Dec. 30 assessor race runoff.
trib.al
December 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
In the midst of a budget crisis, Santa Clara County, CA will spend $13 million on a Dec. 30 runoff.
It's an avoidable problem, and Santa Clara County can easily solve it with ranked choice voting.
Learn more from @calrcv.bsky.social's David Newswanger in @mercurynews.com ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
It's an avoidable problem, and Santa Clara County can easily solve it with ranked choice voting.
Learn more from @calrcv.bsky.social's David Newswanger in @mercurynews.com ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter joins @robrichie.bsky.social on @expanddemocracy.bsky.social's podcast, The Democracy Lab!
They discuss the history of the ranked choice voting movement, their excitement for its future, & how Americans have changed govt for the better.
Listen ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
They discuss the history of the ranked choice voting movement, their excitement for its future, & how Americans have changed govt for the better.
Listen ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
🎙️New episode of The Democracy Lab!
Listen to experts Meredith Sumpter (FairVote) and Rob Richie (Expand Democracy) break down the pro-dem movement: where it's been, where it's going, and the key role all of us play in it.
🎧http://tinyurl.com/demlabapple
🎧http://tinyurl.com/demlabspotify
Listen to experts Meredith Sumpter (FairVote) and Rob Richie (Expand Democracy) break down the pro-dem movement: where it's been, where it's going, and the key role all of us play in it.
🎧http://tinyurl.com/demlabapple
🎧http://tinyurl.com/demlabspotify
December 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter joins @robrichie.bsky.social on @expanddemocracy.bsky.social's podcast, The Democracy Lab!
They discuss the history of the ranked choice voting movement, their excitement for its future, & how Americans have changed govt for the better.
Listen ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
They discuss the history of the ranked choice voting movement, their excitement for its future, & how Americans have changed govt for the better.
Listen ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
In June, over 1 million NYC voters used ranked choice voting in their primary elections.
Voters embraced RCV, with 76% saying they want to keep or expand it!
Learn how #RankedChoiceVoting delivered more choice & more voice for NYC ⬇️
fairvote.org/report/nyc-r...
Voters embraced RCV, with 76% saying they want to keep or expand it!
Learn how #RankedChoiceVoting delivered more choice & more voice for NYC ⬇️
fairvote.org/report/nyc-r...
December 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
In June, over 1 million NYC voters used ranked choice voting in their primary elections.
Voters embraced RCV, with 76% saying they want to keep or expand it!
Learn how #RankedChoiceVoting delivered more choice & more voice for NYC ⬇️
fairvote.org/report/nyc-r...
Voters embraced RCV, with 76% saying they want to keep or expand it!
Learn how #RankedChoiceVoting delivered more choice & more voice for NYC ⬇️
fairvote.org/report/nyc-r...
In June, NYC used ranked choice voting in their primaries for the 3rd time.
Voter turnout was the highest since 1989, and voters embraced #RankedChoiceVoting.
A new report from FairVote shows how RCV impacted the election.
Read the report ⬇️
fairvote.org/report/nyc-r...
Voter turnout was the highest since 1989, and voters embraced #RankedChoiceVoting.
A new report from FairVote shows how RCV impacted the election.
Read the report ⬇️
fairvote.org/report/nyc-r...
December 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
In June, NYC used ranked choice voting in their primaries for the 3rd time.
Voter turnout was the highest since 1989, and voters embraced #RankedChoiceVoting.
A new report from FairVote shows how RCV impacted the election.
Read the report ⬇️
fairvote.org/report/nyc-r...
Voter turnout was the highest since 1989, and voters embraced #RankedChoiceVoting.
A new report from FairVote shows how RCV impacted the election.
Read the report ⬇️
fairvote.org/report/nyc-r...
FairVote just released a new in-depth analysis of New York City's 2025 ranked choice voting primary. It's our most detailed look yet at this historic election.
This was the largest city use of RCV ever & saw NYC's highest turnout in 35 years.
Here are some highlights 🧵👇
This was the largest city use of RCV ever & saw NYC's highest turnout in 35 years.
Here are some highlights 🧵👇
December 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
FairVote just released a new in-depth analysis of New York City's 2025 ranked choice voting primary. It's our most detailed look yet at this historic election.
This was the largest city use of RCV ever & saw NYC's highest turnout in 35 years.
Here are some highlights 🧵👇
This was the largest city use of RCV ever & saw NYC's highest turnout in 35 years.
Here are some highlights 🧵👇
2026 primaries nationwide are already getting crowded w/ candidates.
In choose-one elections, that means more vote-splitting & winners with less than a majority.
#RankedChoiceVoting is a simple solution.
Learn more⬇️
fairvote.org/crowded-prim...
In choose-one elections, that means more vote-splitting & winners with less than a majority.
#RankedChoiceVoting is a simple solution.
Learn more⬇️
fairvote.org/crowded-prim...
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.
fairvote.org
December 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
2026 primaries nationwide are already getting crowded w/ candidates.
In choose-one elections, that means more vote-splitting & winners with less than a majority.
#RankedChoiceVoting is a simple solution.
Learn more⬇️
fairvote.org/crowded-prim...
In choose-one elections, that means more vote-splitting & winners with less than a majority.
#RankedChoiceVoting is a simple solution.
Learn more⬇️
fairvote.org/crowded-prim...
Despite real challenges – from gerrymandering wars to court battles – we’ve never felt more confident that the change our democracy needs is on the horizon.
With your help, we can seize the moment & make elections better for all.
More from @davedaley.bsky.social ⬇️
fairvote.org/why-im-hopef...
With your help, we can seize the moment & make elections better for all.
More from @davedaley.bsky.social ⬇️
fairvote.org/why-im-hopef...
Why I'm hopeful about democracy - FairVote
Sometimes our democracy feels hopelessly stuck, but I’ve never felt more confident that the change we need is on the horizon.
fairvote.org
December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Despite real challenges – from gerrymandering wars to court battles – we’ve never felt more confident that the change our democracy needs is on the horizon.
With your help, we can seize the moment & make elections better for all.
More from @davedaley.bsky.social ⬇️
fairvote.org/why-im-hopef...
With your help, we can seize the moment & make elections better for all.
More from @davedaley.bsky.social ⬇️
fairvote.org/why-im-hopef...
In choose-one elections, crowded candidate fields often lead to vote-splitting & winners without majority support. That could be a problem in many 2026 primaries.
Ranked choice is a simple solution. Learn more ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
Ranked choice is a simple solution. Learn more ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
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.
fairvote.org
December 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
In choose-one elections, crowded candidate fields often lead to vote-splitting & winners without majority support. That could be a problem in many 2026 primaries.
Ranked choice is a simple solution. Learn more ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
Ranked choice is a simple solution. Learn more ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
As long as we use single-member districts to elect the U.S. House, gerrymandering will be a problem in America.
FairVote's Ryan J. Suto shares how the Fair Representation Act ends gerrymandering w/ #ProportionalRepresentation & multi-member districts. #FairRepAct ⬇️
FairVote's Ryan J. Suto shares how the Fair Representation Act ends gerrymandering w/ #ProportionalRepresentation & multi-member districts. #FairRepAct ⬇️
A Lasting Solution to the Gerrymandering War
Perhaps the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee knew what was coming. As an early proponent of a federal bill banning mid-decade gerrymandering, she now appears to have been ahead of her time. Indeed,…
thefulcrum.us
December 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
As long as we use single-member districts to elect the U.S. House, gerrymandering will be a problem in America.
FairVote's Ryan J. Suto shares how the Fair Representation Act ends gerrymandering w/ #ProportionalRepresentation & multi-member districts. #FairRepAct ⬇️
FairVote's Ryan J. Suto shares how the Fair Representation Act ends gerrymandering w/ #ProportionalRepresentation & multi-member districts. #FairRepAct ⬇️
At a time of deep polarization & gridlock, we need to push Congress to lead, legislate, & govern together.
The Ranked Choice Voting Act does that by bringing #RankedChoiceVoting to every U.S. House & Senate election.
Learn more about the #RCVAct ⬇️
The Ranked Choice Voting Act does that by bringing #RankedChoiceVoting to every U.S. House & Senate election.
Learn more about the #RCVAct ⬇️
FairVote celebrates reintroduction of Ranked Choice Voting Act - FairVote
The bill would institute ranked choice voting for all primary and general elections for the U.S. House and Senate.
fairvote.org
December 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
At a time of deep polarization & gridlock, we need to push Congress to lead, legislate, & govern together.
The Ranked Choice Voting Act does that by bringing #RankedChoiceVoting to every U.S. House & Senate election.
Learn more about the #RCVAct ⬇️
The Ranked Choice Voting Act does that by bringing #RankedChoiceVoting to every U.S. House & Senate election.
Learn more about the #RCVAct ⬇️
This week, the Ranked Choice Voting Act was reintroduced into Congress. It would bring #RankedChoiceVoting to all U.S. House & Senate elections.
Learn how the #RCVAct would make Congress work better for all Americans. ⬇️
Learn how the #RCVAct would make Congress work better for all Americans. ⬇️
The Ranked Choice Voting Act - FairVote
The Ranked Choice Voting Act would institute ranked choice voting for all primary and general elections for the U.S. House and Senate.
fairvote.org
December 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
This week, the Ranked Choice Voting Act was reintroduced into Congress. It would bring #RankedChoiceVoting to all U.S. House & Senate elections.
Learn how the #RCVAct would make Congress work better for all Americans. ⬇️
Learn how the #RCVAct would make Congress work better for all Americans. ⬇️
Crowded primaries are emerging at every level for 2026.
More choices should be a good thing. But in choose-one elections, it leads to vote-splitting & winners w/o majority support.
Ranked choice voting allows more competition while ensuring majority winners. #RankedChoiceVoting
More choices should be a good thing. But in choose-one elections, it leads to vote-splitting & winners w/o majority support.
Ranked choice voting allows more competition while ensuring majority winners. #RankedChoiceVoting
December 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Crowded primaries are emerging at every level for 2026.
More choices should be a good thing. But in choose-one elections, it leads to vote-splitting & winners w/o majority support.
Ranked choice voting allows more competition while ensuring majority winners. #RankedChoiceVoting
More choices should be a good thing. But in choose-one elections, it leads to vote-splitting & winners w/o majority support.
Ranked choice voting allows more competition while ensuring majority winners. #RankedChoiceVoting
"Adopting ranked choice voting will signal seriousness on inclusion, representation, & majority rule. It tells voters their voices matter – all voices, not just the loudest."
– Monte Frank of CT Voters First on bringing #RankedChoiceVoting to Connecticut @ctinsider.bsky.social
– Monte Frank of CT Voters First on bringing #RankedChoiceVoting to Connecticut @ctinsider.bsky.social
Monte Frank (opinion): To protect promise of Democracy, we must pair Voting Rights Act with electoral reform
Monte Frank underscores the importance of reforms to shield democracy as the Supreme Court reviews Voting Rights Act.
www.ctinsider.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
"Adopting ranked choice voting will signal seriousness on inclusion, representation, & majority rule. It tells voters their voices matter – all voices, not just the loudest."
– Monte Frank of CT Voters First on bringing #RankedChoiceVoting to Connecticut @ctinsider.bsky.social
– Monte Frank of CT Voters First on bringing #RankedChoiceVoting to Connecticut @ctinsider.bsky.social