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FairVote Illinois
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A nonpartisan, grassroots organization working for better elections. Join the movement to bring ranked choice voting to Illinois!

🔗: FairVoteIllinois.org/links
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www.fairvoteillinois.org/rcv_demo 👈👈👈

Vote for your favorite Thanksgiving food, Illinois!

#Thanksgiving #Illinois #Holidays #HappyHolidays #thanksgivingweek #thanksgivingfood #thanksgivingdinner #Thanksgivingbreak
Thanksgiving dinner table with food and text that reads "What is Illinois's Favorite Thanksgiving Dish? Vote now! Click the link in bio!"
November 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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for you.

Click here or the 🔗 in bio to RSVP and get the Zoom link!: www.fairvoteillinois.org/statewide_me...

We'll discuss everything we accomplished this year and how we did on our goals. You'll also get to meet our new statewide organizer and discuss our main focus areas for 2026!
Playful postcard design that reads "Join us! Statewide Meeting on December 13 from 10-11AM; RSVP at FairVoteIllinois.org/events or click the link in bio!"
November 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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One of our lead volunteers, Abigail, met with @chicagosmayor.bsky.social last week to discuss bringing #RankedChoiceVoting to Chicago to increase voter engagement, give voters more choices, and save $! The mayor was supportive!

#Chicago #ChicagoPolitics #RCV #ChicagoIllinois #Democracy #Illinois
FairVote Illinois volunteer Abigail Nichols talking with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Abigail is wearing a hat that says "Ask Me About Ranked Choice Voting, let's Rank Choice Chicago!" FairVote Illinois volunteer Abigail Nichols standing with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Abigail is wearing a hat that says "Ask Me About Ranked Choice Voting, let's Rank Choice Chicago!"
November 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Chicagoans try #RankedChoiceVoting pt. 3

Join us as we work to bring RCV to Chicago at FairVoteIllinois.org/join !

#RCV #Democracy #Politics #IllinoisPolitics #Chicago #ChicagoPolitics
November 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Huge thank you and best wishes to Rebecca! Rebecca Williams has been advocating for policy since 2017, starting with environmental work. In 2022, she joined FairVote Illinois as Statewide Organizer to help bring RCV to Illinois.

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Head shot of Rebecca Williams with the words "Thank you" above her
November 15, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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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
November 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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#RankedChoiceVoting #RCV #Democracy #Memes #PoliticsMemes #RCVMemes
A meme format with text at the top that reads "rank your favorite music genre" followed by a ranked choice voting ballot with "lofi hip hop as the only option on the ballot"
October 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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🗳 @fairvote.bsky.social: 18 cities across 9 states are using ranked choice voting in their elections this year! Read the full article at fairvote.org/the-2025-ele...

#RankedChoiceVoting #RCV #Democracy #Politics
Website article screenshot with title that reads "The 2025 Elections Using Ranked Choice Voting"
October 11, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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🧠 @psychologytoday.com: "A smattering of political science research finds that such methods [as ranked choice voting] would unwind the political paralysis caused by the centrifugal forces spinning American politics toward extremes."

Read the full article: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pati...
Magazine clipping from Psychology Today with headline that reads "How Ranked Choice Voting Could Help Save US Democracy"
October 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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We met up with the Exec Director of @fairvotemn.bsky.social, Jeanne Massey! It was a joy to have a legendary electoral reform powerhouse player here in the Windy City! Pro-RCV reform is rapidly gaining momentum across the midwest. We're thrilled to have such an amazing partner!

#Chicago #Illinois
FairVote Illinois Chicago-based team standing alongside Jeanne Massey at a rooftop bar in Chicago with the Chicago skyline in the background
October 3, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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RCV IN THE NEWS: Our neighbors across the lake are fighting to expand democracy! We're continuing to watch closely as Rank MI Vote aims to collect 600,000 signatures across the Wolverine State to put a statewide referendum on their November 2026 ballot.

#Michigan #Midwest
Newspaper clipping with headline that reads "Michigan could have a ranked choice option if petition gathers enough signatures" and "The organizers aim to collect 600,000 signatures to ensure they have at least 426,000 valid names to qualify for 2026"
September 30, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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WE'RE HIRING!: Seeking a full-time statewide organizer to work on the front lines of a transformative movement to upgrade Illinois’ elections to ranked choice voting. Visit FairVoteIllinois.org/statewide_organizer or click the 🔗 in bio for more info and to apply!

Must be in the Chicagoland area.
FairVote Illinois logo alongside text that reads "We're hiring for a statewide organizer! Link in bio to apply!"
September 29, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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The best way to spread the word about ranked choice voting is with a new hat, shirt, bag, cup, or even baby onesie! Start the conversation about pro-democracy reform with some stylish merch at www.fairvoteillinois.org/shop! The proceeds from sales help fund our movement.
Screenshot of the FairVote Illinois shop website
September 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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#RankedChoiceVoting would save Chicago millions of 💸 by eliminating the need for runoff elections. The 2023 Mayoral runoff cost ~$20M, and $10s of Ms more in campaign costs. Comment below: What would be a better use of that $$$? 🤔

#RCV #Democracy #Chicago #ChicagoPolitics #ChicagoIllinois #Illinois
Bar chart showing the amount that Chicago spent on runoff elections in the last 3 mayoral races: about 12 million dollars in 2015, 17 million in 2019, and almost 20 million dollars in 2023.
September 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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42.9% of respondents to a poll run by Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega said YES to #RankedChoiceVoting, with only 23.9% opposed and 33.2% neutral. @lakecountyclerk.bsky.social told the LC News-Sun: “our voters are engaged and care about the process. They see a place for ranked-choice voting.”
Newspaper clipping from the Chicago Tribune with a headline that reads: "Survey shows county residents open to ranked choice voting"
September 18, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar (g. ’91-’99). Governor Edgar was one of the most respected governors in our history, leaving office with approval ratings >60% and winning reelection by the largest margins in Illinois history.

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Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar speaking at a podium, with text that reads "Rest in Peace, Governor Jim Edgar, born 1946, died 2025, Secretary of State of Illinois 1981-1991, 38th Governor of Illinois 1991-1999.
September 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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@govpritzker.illinois.gov has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of victims of political violence. Let us cherish democracy as a peaceful political system for resolving our differences. The project of building a world-class democracy in our country is a fight for peace.

#Democracy
Image of an American flag being flown at half staff accompanied by text that reads "Let us resolve our differences with democracy, not violence."
September 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Our list of official supporters of ranked choice voting is growing! These 13 alders have confirmed their support for upgrading our city's democracy and giving voters more choice and more power through ranked choice voting!
Pictures of 13 Chicago alderpersons on a grey background with text that reads "Chicago City Council Alders for Ranked Choice Voting"
September 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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We've passed RCV referenda in Berwyn, Evanston, Peoria, Oak Park, and Skokie, IL. Next, we're working on Naperville and Chicago! Want to fight for better democracy? Take the first step at FairVoteIllinois.org/Join !

#Illinois #IllinoisPolitics #Chicago #ChicagoIllinois #Politics #Naperville
Text on a purple background that reads "Join us in the fight for a better democracy at FairVoteIllinois.org/Join or click the link in bio. Share this post with a friend who wants a better democracy with ranked choice voting!"
September 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Our message to workers: Let us organize for power, choice, and collective voice. Democracy is a continuous, ever-evolving mechanism for self-governance. That's why we at FairVote Illinois are organizing for #RankedChoiceVoting !

#Democracy #Chicago #Illinois #Politics #LaborDay
Silhouettes of workers of various professions voting, running for office, and protesting. Alongside text that reads "Happy Labor Day from FairVote Illinois"
September 2, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Yesterday, FVIL volunteers met with alderman Anthony Quezada to discuss upgrading Chicago's elections to ranked choice voting. Alderman Quezada shared his support for RCV as a critical pro-democracy reform, and we are excited to work with him!

#RCV #RankedChoiceVoting #Chicago #ChicagoIllinois
3 FairVote Illinois volunteers alongside Anthony Quezada, the 35th ward alderman in Chicago, standing outside the 35th ward office.
August 27, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Do you know someone who lives in or around Naperville, Illinois and wants to fight for democracy? We're working to put a ranked choice voting referendum on Naperville's March 2026 ballot!

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Naperville sign next to the DuPage River with text that reads "Volunteers Needed in Naperville, Illinois! The Goal: Ranked choice voting on the ballot in 2026!"
August 26, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Ranked choice voting is a simple upgrade to the way we vote that gives voters more choices and more power! By letting voters rank candidates in order of preference, you can vote for who you really want — without fear of "splitting the vote."

#baseball #sports #chicago #cubs
Baseball field showing a batter hitting a home run alongside a clipboard that reads "Best Batter" with a ranked choice voting ballot. Text reads "Ranked choice voting would be a home run for Chicago!"
August 25, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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Last night, we had our DuPage County chapter meeting! It also doubled as a going-away party for our amazing DuPage County chapter lead Samrah, who is going to Brown University for college! We're so thankful for the work that she has done to advance democracy reform in Illinois!
Samrah smiling as a party attendant gets a slice of cake. Samrah smiling and getting a slice of cake for herself at her going away party.
August 21, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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DuPage County: We're working to get a ranked choice voting referendum on Naperville's March 2026 ballot! Join us at Wheaton Public Library on August 19 from 6:30-7:30pm for our DuPage County Chapter Meeting! We'll discuss the progress we've already made and how you can help gather signatures.
August 14, 2025 at 11:16 PM