Ranked Choice CT
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Advocate for ranked choice elections in Connecticut.
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Ranked Choice Voting - FairVote
Ranked choice voting makes our elections better by allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference.
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Great introduction to Ranked Choice Voting (rcv)
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CT, we need ranked choice voting. It would help in towns like mine. And it would help independent parties.
June 25, 2025 at 9:41 AM
CT, we need ranked choice voting. It would help in towns like mine. And it would help independent parties.
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The lesson from New York is we should all have ranked ballots. The people yearn to RANK. We want to RATE and SORT.
June 25, 2025 at 3:05 AM
The lesson from New York is we should all have ranked ballots. The people yearn to RANK. We want to RATE and SORT.
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Making us choose between horrific and bad is the fault of the parties
Don't blame individuals for being given two horrible choices.
Only us in Alaska could use ranked-choice voting wish it was other places as well
Don't blame individuals for being given two horrible choices.
Only us in Alaska could use ranked-choice voting wish it was other places as well
May 23, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Making us choose between horrific and bad is the fault of the parties
Don't blame individuals for being given two horrible choices.
Only us in Alaska could use ranked-choice voting wish it was other places as well
Don't blame individuals for being given two horrible choices.
Only us in Alaska could use ranked-choice voting wish it was other places as well
Ranked Choice Voting is closer than ever to passing in Connecticut! With senate bill SB1536 we could make this a reality.
But the CT legislative session ends on June 1st. Call your state representatives if you want more choice in your democracy!
www.ctinsider.com/opinion/arti...
But the CT legislative session ends on June 1st. Call your state representatives if you want more choice in your democracy!
www.ctinsider.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: Ranked choice voting is the next step forward
'Ranked choice voting is a natural next step building on a series of thoughtful, nonpartisan reforms that have modernized and strengthened CT's elections'
www.ctinsider.com
May 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Ranked Choice Voting is closer than ever to passing in Connecticut! With senate bill SB1536 we could make this a reality.
But the CT legislative session ends on June 1st. Call your state representatives if you want more choice in your democracy!
www.ctinsider.com/opinion/arti...
But the CT legislative session ends on June 1st. Call your state representatives if you want more choice in your democracy!
www.ctinsider.com/opinion/arti...
Yesterday, discussion on ranked choice voting was kicked off in the CT general assembly.
We are making progress towards making Ranked Choice Voting a reality in CT!
connecticut.news12.com/cant-pick-ju...
We are making progress towards making Ranked Choice Voting a reality in CT!
connecticut.news12.com/cant-pick-ju...
Can’t pick just one candidate? CT lawmakers consider Ranked Choice Voting
RCV lets voters "rank" candidates, with last place votes being reassigned until someone hits 50%. But Connecticut's top elections official said the state isn't ready yet.
connecticut.news12.com
March 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Yesterday, discussion on ranked choice voting was kicked off in the CT general assembly.
We are making progress towards making Ranked Choice Voting a reality in CT!
connecticut.news12.com/cant-pick-ju...
We are making progress towards making Ranked Choice Voting a reality in CT!
connecticut.news12.com/cant-pick-ju...
Great to see our neighbors in Rhode Island also pushing for Ranked Choice Voting!!!
Our volunteers showed up at the RI Senate this evening in support of S152 which would enact #RankedChoiceVoting in the next presidential primary election. Stay tuned for the next round of action! Don’t you love our new shirts? Sign up to volunteer and get yours! www.oceanstatercv.org/volunteer
March 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Great to see our neighbors in Rhode Island also pushing for Ranked Choice Voting!!!
With a bill in the CT general assembly pushing for Ranked Choice Voting, we in Connecticut are closer than ever to making this a reality! Contact your state representatives and push them to pass ranked choice voting.
www.ctinsider.com/opinion/arti...
www.ctinsider.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: CT should take next step on ranked choice voting
'The evidence is clear that RCV gives voters more meaningful choices, ensures majority-supported winners, and fosters more civil, issue-based campaigns.'
www.ctinsider.com
March 21, 2025 at 11:09 AM
With a bill in the CT general assembly pushing for Ranked Choice Voting, we in Connecticut are closer than ever to making this a reality! Contact your state representatives and push them to pass ranked choice voting.
www.ctinsider.com/opinion/arti...
www.ctinsider.com/opinion/arti...
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Ranked Choice voting explained
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Ranked Choice Voting Explained — with Cute Pets | Robert Reich
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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March 16, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Ranked Choice voting explained
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P6a...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P6a...
BIG NEWS for Ranked Choice Voting in Connecticut!!!
A bill has been introduced which would allow for Ranked Choice Voting for municipal elections in CT. There will be a public hearing for this bill soon.
Push your representatives to support this bill!!!
www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabills...
A bill has been introduced which would allow for Ranked Choice Voting for municipal elections in CT. There will be a public hearing for this bill soon.
Push your representatives to support this bill!!!
www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabills...
Connecticut General Assembly
The Connecticut General Assembly 2025 Regular Session convenes January 8th, 2025 and adjourns June 4th, 2025
www.cga.ct.gov
March 13, 2025 at 8:06 PM
BIG NEWS for Ranked Choice Voting in Connecticut!!!
A bill has been introduced which would allow for Ranked Choice Voting for municipal elections in CT. There will be a public hearing for this bill soon.
Push your representatives to support this bill!!!
www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabills...
A bill has been introduced which would allow for Ranked Choice Voting for municipal elections in CT. There will be a public hearing for this bill soon.
Push your representatives to support this bill!!!
www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabills...
Here's a great summary of our progress towards Ranked Choice Voting in Connecticut so far.
ctmirror.org/2025/03/11/c...
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 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Here's a great summary of our progress towards Ranked Choice Voting in Connecticut so far.
ctmirror.org/2025/03/11/c...
ctmirror.org/2025/03/11/c...
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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...
Big news for Boston!! We need ranked choice voting in New England.
TOMORROW: The Boston City Council will be voting on #RankedChoiceVoting for the city!
Join Ranked Choice Boston at the Boston City Hall Plaza at 11am to rally in support!
rcvboston.nationbuilder.com/ranked_choic...
Join Ranked Choice Boston at the Boston City Hall Plaza at 11am to rally in support!
rcvboston.nationbuilder.com/ranked_choic...
Boston Speaks Out for Ranked Choice Voting
rcvboston.nationbuilder.com
February 26, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Big news for Boston!! We need ranked choice voting in New England.
A beautiful article on our divided political system, and how we can fix it with election reform.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | How to Fix America’s Two-Party Problem
Proportional representation could help restore American democracy.
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
A beautiful article on our divided political system, and how we can fix it with election reform.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s biggest regret when announcing that he’s stepping down after nearly a decade?
He wishes for #RankedChoiceVoting because “figuring out how to pull together and find common ground remains something that is really important for democracies.”
He wishes for #RankedChoiceVoting because “figuring out how to pull together and find common ground remains something that is really important for democracies.”
January 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s biggest regret when announcing that he’s stepping down after nearly a decade?
He wishes for #RankedChoiceVoting because “figuring out how to pull together and find common ground remains something that is really important for democracies.”
He wishes for #RankedChoiceVoting because “figuring out how to pull together and find common ground remains something that is really important for democracies.”
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Interested in getting involved in the #RankedChoiceVoting movement in your state? Check out our state partners and volunteer your time!
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TAKE ACTION - Rank The Vote
rankthevote.us
December 23, 2024 at 5:56 PM
Interested in getting involved in the #RankedChoiceVoting movement in your state? Check out our state partners and volunteer your time!
rankthevote.us/take-action/...
rankthevote.us/take-action/...
Republican representatives wanted to pass a budget which includes disaster relief for red states such as North Carolina.
However Trump has threatened to "primary" any representatives which pass this. Ranked Choice Voting can prevent this and allow for our representatives to support their citizens.
However Trump has threatened to "primary" any representatives which pass this. Ranked Choice Voting can prevent this and allow for our representatives to support their citizens.
Trump threatens to primary Republicans who don't support funding demands
Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans must renegotiate a plan to fund the federal government after President-elect Donald Trump rejected an omnibus bill months in the making. He's also threatenin...
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December 19, 2024 at 2:37 AM
Republican representatives wanted to pass a budget which includes disaster relief for red states such as North Carolina.
However Trump has threatened to "primary" any representatives which pass this. Ranked Choice Voting can prevent this and allow for our representatives to support their citizens.
However Trump has threatened to "primary" any representatives which pass this. Ranked Choice Voting can prevent this and allow for our representatives to support their citizens.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski describes how parties are using primaries to keep their members loyal to the party rather than letting them fight for their citizens.
Primaries can no longer be used as a threat with ranked choice voting.
Primaries can no longer be used as a threat with ranked choice voting.
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski: "The approach is gonna be everybody toe the line, everybody line up, we got you here, and if you want to survive, you better be good, don't get on Santa's naughty list here because we will primary you."
December 16, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Sen. Lisa Murkowski describes how parties are using primaries to keep their members loyal to the party rather than letting them fight for their citizens.
Primaries can no longer be used as a threat with ranked choice voting.
Primaries can no longer be used as a threat with ranked choice voting.
Alaska has voted to keep ranked choice voting statewide. Hear from an Alaskan how broken their state government was, and how this ranked choice voting is fixing it.
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How Alaska is making government work again
At the end of a bitter and closely divided election season, there’s a genuine bright spot for democracy from our 49th state: Alaskans decided to keep the state’s system of open primaries and ranked ch...
thefulcrum.us
December 16, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Alaska has voted to keep ranked choice voting statewide. Hear from an Alaskan how broken their state government was, and how this ranked choice voting is fixing it.
thefulcrum.us/electoral-re...
thefulcrum.us/electoral-re...
Ranked Choice Voting passes with over 80% of votes in an Illinois town, only for a judge to overrule it.
The citizens have spoken but the judicial branch has covered their ears.
The citizens have spoken but the judicial branch has covered their ears.
December 13, 2024 at 3:48 AM
Ranked Choice Voting passes with over 80% of votes in an Illinois town, only for a judge to overrule it.
The citizens have spoken but the judicial branch has covered their ears.
The citizens have spoken but the judicial branch has covered their ears.
First Step Towards Statewide Ranked Choice Voting in CT!!!
Governor Lamont's working group for RCV has recommended the use of RCV for municipal elections and primaries.
We must work to ensure that governor Lamont acts on this recommendation and allows for RCV in CT!
www.google.com/amp/s/www.nb...
Governor Lamont's working group for RCV has recommended the use of RCV for municipal elections and primaries.
We must work to ensure that governor Lamont acts on this recommendation and allows for RCV in CT!
www.google.com/amp/s/www.nb...
Here's how ranked choice voting could change the way you vote in CT
A working group has made recommendations on how to bring ranked choice voting to Connecticut. It would allow voters to rank candidates in order of preference, so you can pick more than just a top choi...
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December 11, 2024 at 2:26 AM
First Step Towards Statewide Ranked Choice Voting in CT!!!
Governor Lamont's working group for RCV has recommended the use of RCV for municipal elections and primaries.
We must work to ensure that governor Lamont acts on this recommendation and allows for RCV in CT!
www.google.com/amp/s/www.nb...
Governor Lamont's working group for RCV has recommended the use of RCV for municipal elections and primaries.
We must work to ensure that governor Lamont acts on this recommendation and allows for RCV in CT!
www.google.com/amp/s/www.nb...
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47% of Voters Feel They Voted for “Lesser of Two Evils” in 2024 Elections
fairvote.org/press/lesser...
#RankedChoiceVoting to the rescue
fairvote.org/press/lesser...
#RankedChoiceVoting to the rescue
47% of Voters Feel They Voted for “Lesser of Two Evils” in 2024 Elections - FairVote
A newly released poll finds that 47% of American voters feel they voted for the lesser of two evils in at least one election on their ballot in 2024.
fairvote.org
December 9, 2024 at 5:08 PM
47% of Voters Feel They Voted for “Lesser of Two Evils” in 2024 Elections
fairvote.org/press/lesser...
#RankedChoiceVoting to the rescue
fairvote.org/press/lesser...
#RankedChoiceVoting to the rescue
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More than 90% of voters in Portland, Oregon thought #RankedChoiceVoting was easy to understand their first time using #RCV — and they even used #ProportionalRCV for at-large council races to achieve #ProportionalRepresentation! ivn.us/posts/exit-p...
Exit Poll: 9-in-10 Portlanders Understood How to Fill Out Their Ranked Choice Ballot
The research and data group, FM3 Research, polled voters in Portland, Oregon, to determine how well they understood ranked choice voting (RCV) after the city's first use of it, including the unique us...
ivn.us
December 5, 2024 at 3:25 PM
More than 90% of voters in Portland, Oregon thought #RankedChoiceVoting was easy to understand their first time using #RCV — and they even used #ProportionalRCV for at-large council races to achieve #ProportionalRepresentation! ivn.us/posts/exit-p...
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield will no longer cover the full duration of anesthesia during surgery.
We need ranked choice elections to make our representatives fight against this.
www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/a...
We need ranked choice elections to make our representatives fight against this.
www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/a...
Anthem Insurance will cap anesthesia coverage at certain time limits for CT patients
Anyone with an Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plan will soon have to pay out of pocket for anesthesia if a surgery or procedure goes longer than expected, according to the American Society of Anesthesi...
www.nbcconnecticut.com
December 5, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield will no longer cover the full duration of anesthesia during surgery.
We need ranked choice elections to make our representatives fight against this.
www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/a...
We need ranked choice elections to make our representatives fight against this.
www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/a...
The governor created a working group to investigate using Ranked Choice Voting in Connecticut. They have a meeting this Friday.
Here's a link for those interested portal.ct.gov/governor/gov...
Here's a link for those interested portal.ct.gov/governor/gov...
Governor's Ranked-Choice Voting Working Group
portal.ct.gov
December 2, 2024 at 9:43 PM
The governor created a working group to investigate using Ranked Choice Voting in Connecticut. They have a meeting this Friday.
Here's a link for those interested portal.ct.gov/governor/gov...
Here's a link for those interested portal.ct.gov/governor/gov...