FairVote

"Sometimes, you get people winning and they only get 30% of the vote, but that’s not who the majority of the electorate wanted." #RankedChoiceVoting "is how we make sure that whoever’s elected is supported by the majority of the electorate." - At-Large City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune, who is helping lead the movement to bring RCV to Boston, MA https://lnkd.in/eNfR6ssP

A new poll, which covers eight states, finds majority support for #RankedChoiceVoting and overwhelming support for its benefits (for example, 88% of voters think having a majority election winner is important). Support is highest among young voters and voters of color. https://lnkd.in/e8yuuu7f

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 “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 Cal RCV. https://lnkd.in/e87sayNU

Thoughtful article from Ross Barkan on how different candidates and organizations may approach #RankedChoiceVoting in the crowded NYC mayor's race. One takeaway: “It still pays to finish first... but it’s very possible to rise if you’re appealing to a broad range of people.” https://lnkd.in/eQ3zxADC

Great piece from Monte Frank and Dan Rosenthal highlighting the Governor’s Working Group on #RankedChoiceVoting in Connecticut: “The time is right for Connecticut to take this next step in strengthening its democracy” by letting municipalities and political parties adopt RCV. https://lnkd.in/eCPpNZMp

???? Canada’s new Prime Minister was chosen using #RankedChoiceVoting! The Liberal Party of Canada elected its leader using RCV. Because Liberals hold the majority in Parliament, their new party leader automatically becomes the Canadian Prime Minister. It’s not just the Liberal Party that uses RCV: Most of Canada’s major parties do, including the Conservatives, who have used RCV since 2004. https://lnkd.in/eJZ3PXUa

#RankedChoiceVoting “is an improvement over plurality voting w/ clear benefits in terms of representation, campaign quality, mobilization, and turnout. Research shows RCV encourages greater consensus building as well as more civil political campaigns.” https://lnkd.in/eCdYcirs

Tomorrow, the new Canadian Prime Minister will be chosen with #RankedChoiceVoting! https://lnkd.in/eJZ3PXUa

This week, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act was reintroduced in the U.S. House. The #JohnLewisVRAA is a vital component in the movement to protect every American’s right to vote and ensure fair representation for all. https://lnkd.in/e3vZsTra

Next month, Oakland, CA will hold a special election for mayor with 10 candidates. The best part? Voters will use #RankedChoiceVoting to ensure the winner has majority support! Bay Area voters voiced their support for RCV in a recent poll: https://lnkd.in/e4TQNmCw