FairVote
@fairvote
Nonpartisan organization seeking better elections. We advance voting reforms that make democracy more functional and representative.
Retweets ≠ endorsements
ID:2127651
http://www.fairvote.org/ 24-03-2007 19:19:43
28,5K Tweets
29,3K Followers
12,5K Following
Calling all #RankedChoiceVoting fans: Be sure to follow our sister organization FairVote Action for news and updates on local legislation and how you can help support voting reform in your community! fairvoteaction.org
#RankedChoiceVoting is the fastest-growing election reform in the country, and it’s won 27 city ballot measures in a row!
Check out our ballot measures tracker to see where RCV is headed next! fairvote.org/our-reforms/ra…
#RankedChoiceVoting and open primaries 'gives that person with the best ideas, the best character, the best quality of a human being you want to represent you in this democracy of ours, a chance.' – Senator Joe Manchin
Get to know FairVote's new CEO, Meredith Sumpter. In this video, she discusses her background, values, and vision for the future of FairVote:
youtube.com/watch?v=-UnC7V…
Thank you U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D.. #RankedChoiceVoting gets elected leaders working on behalf of their constituents, with the American people empowered to vote for those who get things done.
There's a simple, elegant solution to end the toxicity, division, and dysfunction present in our politics. That solution is #RankedChoiceVoting .
Andrew Yang🧢⬆️🇺🇸 did a fantastic job explaining it on TED Talks. #TEDTalks
On June 3, join us to honor ColorOfChange president Rashad Robinson, the recipient of the Voter Champion Award, at the #FairVoteAwards in NYC!
Tickets here: fairvote.org/the-2024-fairv…
'I'm a big believer in open primaries, and #RankedChoiceVoting is a nice little addendum to that... It allows someone who is trying to work beyond his or her narrow interest group for everyone to actually benefit, rather than being punished.' - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D.
Let’s face it: This presidential primary cycle feels like a missed opportunity. The major parties wrapped up their nominations before voters in almost half the states cast a ballot.
As Meredith Sumpter & Deb Otis write, we need #RankedChoiceVoting . fairvote.org/the-next-presi…
At 2 PM ET today, we’re sitting down with Meredith Sumpter, our new president and CEO, to talk about her vision for the future of FairVote and the power of #RankedChoiceVoting to make government work for all!
Register below to attend this virtual event! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
In several of Indiana's primaries yesterday, candidates won despite the fact that more than 60% of voters cast their ballot for someone else.
Using #RankedChoiceVoting would ensure nominees are supported by a majority of voters. fairvote.org/indiana-primar…
Join RepresentWomen TODAY from 3-4:30 pm ET, for a groundbreaking virtual event on Breaking Barriers for Black Women Candidates. Let's amplify the voices of Black women in politics! #RepresentationMatters #WomenInPolitics
📅 Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
TOMORROW at 2 PM ET, we’re hosting a special webinar with Meredith Sumpter, our new president and CEO! We’ll talk about how she came to FairVote and her vision for the future of election reform.
Register today! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
'I'm going to suggest that what's going wrong with American politics is born of poor and perverse incentives that are related to a design flaw. This design flaw can happily be addressed' with #RankedChoiceVoting . - Andrew Yang🧢⬆️🇺🇸 at TED Talks
Across April & May, 15 states are holding presidential primaries long after major parties' nominees have basically been chosen.
Meredith Sumpter & Deb Otis show how #RankedChoiceVoting would give voters meaningful choice & voice in the 2028 primaries. thefulcrum.us/electoral-refo…
Louisiana already lets military & overseas voters vote with #RankedChoiceVoting ballots in case certain races go to a runoff.
If all voters could use RCV, Louisiana could do away with expensive runoffs once and for all. fairvote.org/louisiana-runo…
The Prairie State is a burgeoning hub for #RankedChoiceVoting !
At least four Illinois municipalities have active movements to adopt RCV, so the number of voters there using RCV could soon skyrocket. fairvote.org/illinois-citie…
#RankedChoiceVoting gives more power to voters! They no longer have to worry about their vote being 'wasted' if their favorite candidate drops out of the race. Their vote simply counts for their second choice! fairvote.org/the-wasted-vot…