Brian Cannon
@brianrcannon.bsky.social
One of many folks fighting the good fight for structural democracy reform. Voting should = ranking. FairVote. Fmr redistricting reform lead in Virginia.
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Brian Cannon
@brianrcannon.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Meet Brian Cannon, closing in on a new way to draw the Old Dominion's maps
One Virginia's Brian Cannon has spent the past six years fighting for redistricting reform. He's on the verge of victory.
thefulcrum.us
First post here!
This is a Q&A in The Fulcrum from 2020 when we were heading into a ballot referendum on redistricting reform (that we’d win with 66% of the vote). But it was after a few years of losing battles relevant today. thefulcrum.us/virginia-ger...
This is a Q&A in The Fulcrum from 2020 when we were heading into a ballot referendum on redistricting reform (that we’d win with 66% of the vote). But it was after a few years of losing battles relevant today. thefulcrum.us/virginia-ger...
Reposted by Brian Cannon
No matter who "wins" the gerrymandering wars, the voters will lose.
But we can end gerrymandering for good with the Fair Representation Act.
FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter explains how the #FairRepAct puts voters at the center of our democracy w/ #ProportionalRepresentation ⬇️
But we can end gerrymandering for good with the Fair Representation Act.
FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter explains how the #FairRepAct puts voters at the center of our democracy w/ #ProportionalRepresentation ⬇️
August 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
No matter who "wins" the gerrymandering wars, the voters will lose.
But we can end gerrymandering for good with the Fair Representation Act.
FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter explains how the #FairRepAct puts voters at the center of our democracy w/ #ProportionalRepresentation ⬇️
But we can end gerrymandering for good with the Fair Representation Act.
FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter explains how the #FairRepAct puts voters at the center of our democracy w/ #ProportionalRepresentation ⬇️
Reposted by Brian Cannon
Gerrymandering is a national problem that needs a national solution.
The Fair Representation Act can be that solution by bringing #ProportionalRepresentation and #RankedChoiceVoting to Congress.
@davedaley.bsky.social discussed the #FairRepAct w/ @npr.org's @toddzwillich.bsky.social.
The Fair Representation Act can be that solution by bringing #ProportionalRepresentation and #RankedChoiceVoting to Congress.
@davedaley.bsky.social discussed the #FairRepAct w/ @npr.org's @toddzwillich.bsky.social.
August 13, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Gerrymandering is a national problem that needs a national solution.
The Fair Representation Act can be that solution by bringing #ProportionalRepresentation and #RankedChoiceVoting to Congress.
@davedaley.bsky.social discussed the #FairRepAct w/ @npr.org's @toddzwillich.bsky.social.
The Fair Representation Act can be that solution by bringing #ProportionalRepresentation and #RankedChoiceVoting to Congress.
@davedaley.bsky.social discussed the #FairRepAct w/ @npr.org's @toddzwillich.bsky.social.
We are hiring a Director of Federal Affairs and Voting Rights here at @fairvote.bsky.social. Would love to have you share with your networks! workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/defau...
Recruitment
workforcenow.adp.com
April 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We are hiring a Director of Federal Affairs and Voting Rights here at @fairvote.bsky.social. Would love to have you share with your networks! workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/defau...
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#RankedChoiceVoting "is a good idea, we should do it.” – @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social on @realtimers.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
#RankedChoiceVoting "is a good idea, we should do it.” – @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social on @realtimers.bsky.social
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Whatever happened to the "5 things " DoGe emails ? Talked to someone really smart who just left gov, who said all the emails bounced back as inbox full.
Already forgotten
Typical
Ready Fire Aim
Already forgotten
Typical
Ready Fire Aim
March 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Whatever happened to the "5 things " DoGe emails ? Talked to someone really smart who just left gov, who said all the emails bounced back as inbox full.
Already forgotten
Typical
Ready Fire Aim
Already forgotten
Typical
Ready Fire Aim
“Everywhere ranked choice voting is used, voters say they like and understand it – and Redondo Beach is no exception.” – Marcela Miranda-Caballero, Executive Director of
@calrcv.bsky.social
@calrcv.bsky.social
NEW POLL: Redondo Beach, CA voters overwhelmingly understand #RankedChoiceVoting, like it, and say it’s easy!
87% say they understand it well
61% say they support it (with just 25% opposed)
83% say it’s easy
fairvote.org/press/redond...
87% say they understand it well
61% say they support it (with just 25% opposed)
83% say it’s easy
fairvote.org/press/redond...
Exit poll: Redondo Beach voters overwhelmingly understand ranked choice voting, like it, and say it’s easy - FairVote
Redondo Beach voters understand ranked choice voting, like it, and say it’s easy. Redondo Beach used RCV for the first time in its March 4 municipal elections.
fairvote.org
March 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
“Everywhere ranked choice voting is used, voters say they like and understand it – and Redondo Beach is no exception.” – Marcela Miranda-Caballero, Executive Director of
@calrcv.bsky.social
@calrcv.bsky.social
Connecticut has a thoughtful and bipartisan (two concepts becoming less and less familiar in today's chaotic world) ranked choice voting proposal on the table.
#RCV @fairvote.bsky.social @ctmirror.org ctmirror.org/2025/03/11/c...
#RCV @fairvote.bsky.social @ctmirror.org ctmirror.org/2025/03/11/c...
CT’s ranked choice voting proposal is thoughtful, bipartisan
CT’s proposed ranked choice voting legislation is a carefully constructed, bipartisan effort that embraces flexibility and local discretion.
ctmirror.org
March 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Connecticut has a thoughtful and bipartisan (two concepts becoming less and less familiar in today's chaotic world) ranked choice voting proposal on the table.
#RCV @fairvote.bsky.social @ctmirror.org ctmirror.org/2025/03/11/c...
#RCV @fairvote.bsky.social @ctmirror.org ctmirror.org/2025/03/11/c...
March 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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New Coalition of Communities of Color poll shows Portland, OR voters prefer #RankedChoiceVoting to the old system by more than a 2-to-1 margin (63%-28%)! 🥳 www.axios.com/local/portla...
New polling shows most voters prefer ranked choice
But it also found many voters were overwhelmed by the number of candidates on their ballots.
www.axios.com
February 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
New Coalition of Communities of Color poll shows Portland, OR voters prefer #RankedChoiceVoting to the old system by more than a 2-to-1 margin (63%-28%)! 🥳 www.axios.com/local/portla...
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"Over the last two years, we've seen RCV improve both the process and outcomes of our local elections," said Meredith Sumpter, an Arlington resident and CEO of the nonprofit better elections group @fairvote.bsky.social .
Arlington County Board Votes 4-0 to Extend Ranked Choice Voting -- But There's More
The Arlington County Board voted 4-0 to continue using ranked choice voting (RCV) in its 2025 County Board general election, reaffirming its position as Virginia's first county to implement the system...
ivn.us
February 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
"Over the last two years, we've seen RCV improve both the process and outcomes of our local elections," said Meredith Sumpter, an Arlington resident and CEO of the nonprofit better elections group @fairvote.bsky.social .
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Trump who negotiated a backroom deal with the Taliban during his last presidency to place them in power, is making sure Afghans that helped US forces are killed by the Taliban.
This group includes family members of active-duty U.S. military personnel and former Afghan soldiers.
This group includes family members of active-duty U.S. military personnel and former Afghan soldiers.
January 21, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Trump who negotiated a backroom deal with the Taliban during his last presidency to place them in power, is making sure Afghans that helped US forces are killed by the Taliban.
This group includes family members of active-duty U.S. military personnel and former Afghan soldiers.
This group includes family members of active-duty U.S. military personnel and former Afghan soldiers.
Voter freedom in Alaska wins! For the second time in four years, Alaskans voted for RCV!
fairvote.org/alaska-votes...
fairvote.org/alaska-votes...
Alaska votes to keep ranked choice voting! - FairVote
Alaska has voted to continue using ranked choice voting and open primaries. RCV has lived up to its promises in the Last Frontier.
fairvote.org
November 21, 2024 at 3:39 AM
Voter freedom in Alaska wins! For the second time in four years, Alaskans voted for RCV!
fairvote.org/alaska-votes...
fairvote.org/alaska-votes...
Alaska’s legislature - despite the repeal effort for the system that elected them - is forming the problem solvers caucus we all want in Congress. Alaska is doing it and governing accordingly.
www.adn.com/politics/ala...
www.adn.com/politics/ala...
Alaska House and Senate announce bipartisan majority coalitions, with several races too close to call
House and Senate leaders said early results were promising for bipartisan coalitions that focus on education funding and public retirement reform.
www.adn.com
November 14, 2024 at 2:40 AM
Alaska’s legislature - despite the repeal effort for the system that elected them - is forming the problem solvers caucus we all want in Congress. Alaska is doing it and governing accordingly.
www.adn.com/politics/ala...
www.adn.com/politics/ala...
First post here!
This is a Q&A in The Fulcrum from 2020 when we were heading into a ballot referendum on redistricting reform (that we’d win with 66% of the vote). But it was after a few years of losing battles relevant today. thefulcrum.us/virginia-ger...
This is a Q&A in The Fulcrum from 2020 when we were heading into a ballot referendum on redistricting reform (that we’d win with 66% of the vote). But it was after a few years of losing battles relevant today. thefulcrum.us/virginia-ger...
Meet Brian Cannon, closing in on a new way to draw the Old Dominion's maps
One Virginia's Brian Cannon has spent the past six years fighting for redistricting reform. He's on the verge of victory.
thefulcrum.us
November 13, 2024 at 2:11 AM
First post here!
This is a Q&A in The Fulcrum from 2020 when we were heading into a ballot referendum on redistricting reform (that we’d win with 66% of the vote). But it was after a few years of losing battles relevant today. thefulcrum.us/virginia-ger...
This is a Q&A in The Fulcrum from 2020 when we were heading into a ballot referendum on redistricting reform (that we’d win with 66% of the vote). But it was after a few years of losing battles relevant today. thefulcrum.us/virginia-ger...