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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.
“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
thefulcrum.us/governance-l...
The Fair Representation Act – which enacts #RankedChoiceVoting w/ multi-member districts – is the solution.”
– FairVote's Ryan J. Suto on the #FairRepAct
thefulcrum.us/governance-l...
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, today,...
thefulcrum.us
December 9, 2025 at 4:01 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
thefulcrum.us/governance-l...
The Fair Representation Act – which enacts #RankedChoiceVoting w/ multi-member districts – is the solution.”
– FairVote's Ryan J. Suto on the #FairRepAct
thefulcrum.us/governance-l...
In New Jersey, there are already four Democratic primaries for U.S. House seats that have five or more candidates.
That could lead to vote-splitting, spoilers, and non-majority winners.
With #RankedChoiceVoting, more choice = no problem. @vcnj.bsky.social
That could lead to vote-splitting, spoilers, and non-majority winners.
With #RankedChoiceVoting, more choice = no problem. @vcnj.bsky.social
Will ranked-choice voting gain momentum in NJ?
Matt Friedman's must-read briefing on the Garden State's important news of the day
www.politico.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
In New Jersey, there are already four Democratic primaries for U.S. House seats that have five or more candidates.
That could lead to vote-splitting, spoilers, and non-majority winners.
With #RankedChoiceVoting, more choice = no problem. @vcnj.bsky.social
That could lead to vote-splitting, spoilers, and non-majority winners.
With #RankedChoiceVoting, more choice = no problem. @vcnj.bsky.social
“Does moving to ranked choice voting clearly give Honolulu voters more say? And can we roll it out in a way that feels fair & easy to understand? I think the answer is yes.”
– Beth Fukumoto in @civilbeat.bsky.social on bringing #RankedChoiceVoting to Honolulu's elections
– Beth Fukumoto in @civilbeat.bsky.social on bringing #RankedChoiceVoting to Honolulu's elections
The alternative election method offers clear advantages and clear trade-offs.
Opinion: The Case For Ranked Choice Voting
The alternative election method offers clear advantages and clear trade-offs.
dlvr.it
December 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
“Does moving to ranked choice voting clearly give Honolulu voters more say? And can we roll it out in a way that feels fair & easy to understand? I think the answer is yes.”
– Beth Fukumoto in @civilbeat.bsky.social on bringing #RankedChoiceVoting to Honolulu's elections
– Beth Fukumoto in @civilbeat.bsky.social on bringing #RankedChoiceVoting to Honolulu's elections
Crowded primaries are taking shape for the 2026 midterms. More choice should be a good thing – but right now, it brings plurality winners, vote-splitting, and "spoilers."
#RankedChoiceVoting is a simple fix.
fairvote.org/crowded-prim...
#RankedChoiceVoting is a simple fix.
fairvote.org/crowded-prim...
Crowded primaries will shape the 2026 midterms. They need ranked choice voting.
More choices for voters should be a good thing – but with the choose-one election system used in most states, large fields often lead to vote-splitting and winners without majority support. Ranked choice voting (RCV) offers a simple fix.
fairvote.org
December 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Crowded primaries are taking shape for the 2026 midterms. More choice should be a good thing – but right now, it brings plurality winners, vote-splitting, and "spoilers."
#RankedChoiceVoting is a simple fix.
fairvote.org/crowded-prim...
#RankedChoiceVoting is a simple fix.
fairvote.org/crowded-prim...
With 13 Democrats filing to run in NJ-11, the primary could be won with as little as ~10% of the vote.
As Eugene Mazo shares, there are better ways: "Implementing a #RankedChoiceVoting system is one." https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/mazo-new-jersey-has-a-new-ballot-problem-heres-how-to-fix-it/
As Eugene Mazo shares, there are better ways: "Implementing a #RankedChoiceVoting system is one." https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/mazo-new-jersey-has-a-new-ballot-problem-heres-how-to-fix-it/
Mazo: New Jersey Has a New Ballot Problem. Here’s How to Fix It - New Jersey Globe
OPINION When Mikie Sherrill becomes governor on January 20, the first item on her agenda should be to work with the legislature to fix how New Jersey runs
newjerseyglobe.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
With 13 Democrats filing to run in NJ-11, the primary could be won with as little as ~10% of the vote.
As Eugene Mazo shares, there are better ways: "Implementing a #RankedChoiceVoting system is one." https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/mazo-new-jersey-has-a-new-ballot-problem-heres-how-to-fix-it/
As Eugene Mazo shares, there are better ways: "Implementing a #RankedChoiceVoting system is one." https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/mazo-new-jersey-has-a-new-ballot-problem-heres-how-to-fix-it/
In Tuesday's runoff for Jersey City mayor, turnout fell nearly 50%.
#RankedChoiceVoting would let voters pick majority winners on a single, high-turnout Election Day. https://fairvote.org/jersey-city-and-hoboken-runoff-turnout-plummets-ranked-choice-voting-can-help/
#RankedChoiceVoting would let voters pick majority winners on a single, high-turnout Election Day. https://fairvote.org/jersey-city-and-hoboken-runoff-turnout-plummets-ranked-choice-voting-can-help/
Jersey City and Hoboken runoff turnout plummets. Ranked choice voting can help. - FairVote
In 2025, two major New Jersey cities – Jersey City and Hoboken – held runoff elections for local offices. Turnout declined in every contest.
fairvote.org
December 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
In Tuesday's runoff for Jersey City mayor, turnout fell nearly 50%.
#RankedChoiceVoting would let voters pick majority winners on a single, high-turnout Election Day. https://fairvote.org/jersey-city-and-hoboken-runoff-turnout-plummets-ranked-choice-voting-can-help/
#RankedChoiceVoting would let voters pick majority winners on a single, high-turnout Election Day. https://fairvote.org/jersey-city-and-hoboken-runoff-turnout-plummets-ranked-choice-voting-can-help/
Gerrymandering has existed in America since 1789. But in 2025, it got worse than ever.
How do we end it for good? With national rules built on #ProportionalRepresentation, like those in the Fair Representation Act. #FairRepAct
FairVote's David Daley explains on @lincolnsquare.media
How do we end it for good? With national rules built on #ProportionalRepresentation, like those in the Fair Representation Act. #FairRepAct
FairVote's David Daley explains on @lincolnsquare.media
December 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Gerrymandering has existed in America since 1789. But in 2025, it got worse than ever.
How do we end it for good? With national rules built on #ProportionalRepresentation, like those in the Fair Representation Act. #FairRepAct
FairVote's David Daley explains on @lincolnsquare.media
How do we end it for good? With national rules built on #ProportionalRepresentation, like those in the Fair Representation Act. #FairRepAct
FairVote's David Daley explains on @lincolnsquare.media
"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 toward 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 4, 2025 at 4:21 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 toward mending them."
– Profs. @ismarvolic.bsky.social, Andy Schultz, & David McCune
– Profs. @ismarvolic.bsky.social, Andy Schultz, & David McCune
On Dec. 9, voters in Albuquerque, NM will return to the polls in delayed runoff elections projected to cost $1.6 million.
If the city used ranked choice voting like Santa Fe & Las Cruces, it could elect majority-winners w/o runoffs. #RankedChoiceVoting
If the city used ranked choice voting like Santa Fe & Las Cruces, it could elect majority-winners w/o runoffs. #RankedChoiceVoting
Price tag of Albuquerque's runoff election reigniting ranked-choice voting debate
With early voting underway in the race to decide who will be Albuquerque's next mayor, the cost of the city’s runoff election is generating renewed scrutiny.
www.abqjournal.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
On Dec. 9, voters in Albuquerque, NM will return to the polls in delayed runoff elections projected to cost $1.6 million.
If the city used ranked choice voting like Santa Fe & Las Cruces, it could elect majority-winners w/o runoffs. #RankedChoiceVoting
If the city used ranked choice voting like Santa Fe & Las Cruces, it could elect majority-winners w/o runoffs. #RankedChoiceVoting
Yesterday, Jersey City & Hoboken, NJ held local runoffs. Turnout dropped an avg. of 43%, leaving many voters w/ no say in final outcomes.
Both cities have taken steps toward #RankedChoiceVoting, a cheaper & faster alternative to runoffs. @vcnj.bsky.social ⬇️
fairvote.org/jersey-city-...
Both cities have taken steps toward #RankedChoiceVoting, a cheaper & faster alternative to runoffs. @vcnj.bsky.social ⬇️
fairvote.org/jersey-city-...
Jersey City and Hoboken runoff turnout plummets. Ranked choice voting can help. - FairVote
In 2025, two major New Jersey cities – Jersey City and Hoboken – held runoff elections for local offices. Turnout declined in every contest.
fairvote.org
December 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Yesterday, Jersey City & Hoboken, NJ held local runoffs. Turnout dropped an avg. of 43%, leaving many voters w/ no say in final outcomes.
Both cities have taken steps toward #RankedChoiceVoting, a cheaper & faster alternative to runoffs. @vcnj.bsky.social ⬇️
fairvote.org/jersey-city-...
Both cities have taken steps toward #RankedChoiceVoting, a cheaper & faster alternative to runoffs. @vcnj.bsky.social ⬇️
fairvote.org/jersey-city-...
For most of us, election season ended nearly a month ago.
But voters in Jersey City & other NJ cities are back at the polls today for runoffs.
If these cities used ranked choice voting, they could've elected majority winners without costly runoffs. #RankedChoiceVoting
But voters in Jersey City & other NJ cities are back at the polls today for runoffs.
If these cities used ranked choice voting, they could've elected majority winners without costly runoffs. #RankedChoiceVoting
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
December 2, 2025 at 7:54 PM
For most of us, election season ended nearly a month ago.
But voters in Jersey City & other NJ cities are back at the polls today for runoffs.
If these cities used ranked choice voting, they could've elected majority winners without costly runoffs. #RankedChoiceVoting
But voters in Jersey City & other NJ cities are back at the polls today for runoffs.
If these cities used ranked choice voting, they could've elected majority winners without costly runoffs. #RankedChoiceVoting
With ranked choice voting, Democrats & Republicans “have a chance to create a presidential primary system that encourages candidates to run broader campaigns, avoid negative campaigning, & allows voters to feel their voices were heard.”
– @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social in @ms.now ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
– @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social in @ms.now ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
This really is one simple trick www.ms.now/opinion/rank...
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 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
With ranked choice voting, Democrats & Republicans “have a chance to create a presidential primary system that encourages candidates to run broader campaigns, avoid negative campaigning, & allows voters to feel their voices were heard.”
– @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social in @ms.now ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
– @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social in @ms.now ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
#RankedChoiceVoting delivers better representation and better government. In 2025, from New York to New Mexico, ranked choice voting showed once again why it’s the future of democracy. 🗳️
Help us keep RCV moving forward in 2026! #GivingTuesday ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
Help us keep RCV moving forward in 2026! #GivingTuesday ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
December 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
#RankedChoiceVoting delivers better representation and better government. In 2025, from New York to New Mexico, ranked choice voting showed once again why it’s the future of democracy. 🗳️
Help us keep RCV moving forward in 2026! #GivingTuesday ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
Help us keep RCV moving forward in 2026! #GivingTuesday ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
Help us achieve our mission of better choices, a stronger voice for voters, and a more representative democracy. ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
December 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Help us achieve our mission of better choices, a stronger voice for voters, and a more representative democracy. ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
#ProportionalRepresentation could bring real competition and choice to every congressional district.
Learn more 👇
Learn more 👇
Proportional Representation - FairVote
Proportional representation ensures elections are fair for all voters, and nearly all voters will help elect a candidate they support.
fairvote.org
November 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
#ProportionalRepresentation could bring real competition and choice to every congressional district.
Learn more 👇
Learn more 👇
“#RankedChoiceVoting can save cities the expense of holding preliminary elections. In Easthampton, MA it did more. It helped change the way the candidates behaved.”
– Springfield Republican Editorial Board on the impact of ranked choice voting
– Springfield Republican Editorial Board on the impact of ranked choice voting
Ranked-choice voting shows its value in Easthampton election (The Republican Editorials)
Finally, the Legislature appears to be at least willing to listen to arguments for changing the way municipalities run their elections.
www.masslive.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
“#RankedChoiceVoting can save cities the expense of holding preliminary elections. In Easthampton, MA it did more. It helped change the way the candidates behaved.”
– Springfield Republican Editorial Board on the impact of ranked choice voting
– Springfield Republican Editorial Board on the impact of ranked choice voting
Want to enjoy the holidays without politics?
Unfortunately, voters across the country have to go back to the polls to vote in delayed runoffs.
Learn how #RankedChoiceVoting would make these runoffs a thing of the past.
Unfortunately, voters across the country have to go back to the polls to vote in delayed runoffs.
Learn how #RankedChoiceVoting would make these runoffs a thing of the past.
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 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Want to enjoy the holidays without politics?
Unfortunately, voters across the country have to go back to the polls to vote in delayed runoffs.
Learn how #RankedChoiceVoting would make these runoffs a thing of the past.
Unfortunately, voters across the country have to go back to the polls to vote in delayed runoffs.
Learn how #RankedChoiceVoting would make these runoffs a thing of the past.
"This year’s general election left 53 municipal, county & legislative races across Georgia undecided. Voters must return to the polls Dec. 2 for runoffs. If we had #RankedChoiceVoting, we’d be done voting this year."
– Jane Branscomb of Better Ballot Georgia
– Jane Branscomb of Better Ballot Georgia
If we had ranked choice elections in Georgia, we’d be done voting this year
Georgia voters went to the polls Nov. 4, but many must cast ballots again Dec. 2 for dozens of runoff races. That's why the state should shift to ranked choice voting.
www.ajc.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:44 PM
"This year’s general election left 53 municipal, county & legislative races across Georgia undecided. Voters must return to the polls Dec. 2 for runoffs. If we had #RankedChoiceVoting, we’d be done voting this year."
– Jane Branscomb of Better Ballot Georgia
– Jane Branscomb of Better Ballot Georgia
This year, we've worked with partners across the nation to advance #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation. That has a positive impact on how voters participate in our democracy.
With your help, we can bring better elections to more voters in 2026. ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
With your help, we can bring better elections to more voters in 2026. ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
November 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This year, we've worked with partners across the nation to advance #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation. That has a positive impact on how voters participate in our democracy.
With your help, we can bring better elections to more voters in 2026. ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
With your help, we can bring better elections to more voters in 2026. ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
"Americans know the system isn’t working, and gerrymandering is just another bandage on a deep wound. #ProportionalRepresentation is the cure."
– Caledon Myers of @prorepcoalition.bsky.social on how PR stops gerrymandering and gives every voter a voice
– Caledon Myers of @prorepcoalition.bsky.social on how PR stops gerrymandering and gives every voter a voice
Opinion: After Prop. 50, we need to ask: Can’t we create a better democracy?
Redrawing districts won’t save us. Proportional representation offers the best solution for an out-of-touch government.
www.eastbaytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
"Americans know the system isn’t working, and gerrymandering is just another bandage on a deep wound. #ProportionalRepresentation is the cure."
– Caledon Myers of @prorepcoalition.bsky.social on how PR stops gerrymandering and gives every voter a voice
– Caledon Myers of @prorepcoalition.bsky.social on how PR stops gerrymandering and gives every voter a voice
Imagine Thanksgiving if we used winner-take-all rules to decide what food was served.
A few folks would get their favorite food. Everyone else would get nothing.
With proportional representation, everyone gets fair representation at the dinner table. #ProportionalRepresentation ⬇️
A few folks would get their favorite food. Everyone else would get nothing.
With proportional representation, everyone gets fair representation at the dinner table. #ProportionalRepresentation ⬇️
November 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Imagine Thanksgiving if we used winner-take-all rules to decide what food was served.
A few folks would get their favorite food. Everyone else would get nothing.
With proportional representation, everyone gets fair representation at the dinner table. #ProportionalRepresentation ⬇️
A few folks would get their favorite food. Everyone else would get nothing.
With proportional representation, everyone gets fair representation at the dinner table. #ProportionalRepresentation ⬇️
Your support of FairVote helps bring better elections to all.
It also makes government more responsive to challenges we all face.
The Lupine Trust's Alex Busbee explains.
Help advance #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation in 2026 ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
It also makes government more responsive to challenges we all face.
The Lupine Trust's Alex Busbee explains.
Help advance #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation in 2026 ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
November 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Your support of FairVote helps bring better elections to all.
It also makes government more responsive to challenges we all face.
The Lupine Trust's Alex Busbee explains.
Help advance #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation in 2026 ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
It also makes government more responsive to challenges we all face.
The Lupine Trust's Alex Busbee explains.
Help advance #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation in 2026 ⬇️
fairvote.org/2025-giving/
“Ranked choice voting helps a party unify around the most competitive candidate without fracturing the party. In crowded primaries, the incentive is to tear each other down. With #RankedChoiceVoting the incentive is flipped.”
– FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter on RCV in presidential primaries ⬇️
– FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter on RCV in presidential primaries ⬇️
Behind closed doors, Democrats eye ranked choice voting for primaries
Democratic politicians and activists are quietly lobbying for ranked choice voting, which would change the future of the party’s primaries.
www.washingtontimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
“Ranked choice voting helps a party unify around the most competitive candidate without fracturing the party. In crowded primaries, the incentive is to tear each other down. With #RankedChoiceVoting the incentive is flipped.”
– FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter on RCV in presidential primaries ⬇️
– FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter on RCV in presidential primaries ⬇️
Dems in 5 states used #RankedChoiceVoting in the 2020 presidential primaries. GOP voters in the USVI & Maine did the same in 2024.
With RCV, voters can support their favorite candidate without worrying about "wasted" votes. And parties get less toxic campaigns and strong nominees w/ broad support.
With RCV, voters can support their favorite candidate without worrying about "wasted" votes. And parties get less toxic campaigns and strong nominees w/ broad support.
Democratic politicians and activists are quietly lobbying to upend the way the party picks its presidential nominee by urging the use of ranked-choice voting.
Scoop: Democrats eye ranked-choice voting for 2028 primaries
It's a tool that drew national attention when it propelled New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to a decisive primary win.
www.axios.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Dems in 5 states used #RankedChoiceVoting in the 2020 presidential primaries. GOP voters in the USVI & Maine did the same in 2024.
With RCV, voters can support their favorite candidate without worrying about "wasted" votes. And parties get less toxic campaigns and strong nominees w/ broad support.
With RCV, voters can support their favorite candidate without worrying about "wasted" votes. And parties get less toxic campaigns and strong nominees w/ broad support.
Want to talk to friends and family about #RankedChoiceVoting this Thanksgiving? 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
November 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Want to talk to friends and family about #RankedChoiceVoting this Thanksgiving? Looking for quick resources, explainers, and ways to get involved?
We’ve got you covered ⬇️
We’ve got you covered ⬇️