Ocean State RCV
@oceanstatercv
A nonpartisan #RankedChoiceVoting advocacy group in the Ocean State. By Rhode Islanders, for Rhode Islanders, fixing our broken elections.
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https://linktr.ee/rhodyrcv 28-03-2023 17:34:26
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"Demonstrating support for #RankedChoiceVoting across the city throughout diverse communities was a really strong show of force that made the Council comfortable supporting it." Ed Shoemaker talks w/ WBCA Radio 102.9 FM on Boston City Council's vote approving #RCV podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tal…
Poll of NYC voters show an abundance of energy, per Ezra Klein & Chris Hayes' End of the Old Politics podcast *96% NYC voters say RCV is simple *76% want to keep or expand RCV *95% weighed in on top 2 choices *first time over 1 million voters since 1989 fairvote.org/press/nyc-rank…
“Americans want more choices and new voices. They want winners chosen by majorities, who are accountable to all of us... #RankedChoiceVoting is an important first step. What's happening right now in New York City is the proof.” – Andrew Yang🧢⬆️🇺🇸 in Newsweek newsweek.com/new-york-mayor…
#RankedChoiceVoting is "meant to encourage candidates to broaden their appeal... it also allows people to vote for their preferred candidate without worrying that they are voting for a spoiler." More from Washington Post Opinions 👇 washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/…
Great piece from Washington Post Opinions calling for full funding of DC’s Initiative 83: “#RankedChoiceVoting is much fairer… than letting anyone who can win a narrow plurality of the vote hold office. It’s also popular in places where it has been implemented.” washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/…
Runoff elections are expensive – costing #Georgia taxpayers millions each election cycle. Follow our friends at Better Ballot Georgia to learn how #RankedChoiceVoting (or instant runoff voting) can save taxpayers money and result in better elections!
In February, Trayon White was expelled from the DC Council after being indicted on bribery charges. Yesterday, he won back his seat w/ just 30% of the vote. It’s a reminder of why 73% of DC voters just voted to adopt #RankedChoiceVoting for future elections. Make All Votes Count DC ⬇️
In NYC's primaries, #RankedChoiceVoting gave voters the best of all worlds: A more positive campaign where candidates must reach beyond a small base to win. It's a model for what better elections can look like. See why in my new op-ed for The Fulcrum ⬇️ thefulcrum.us/electoral-refo…
“The real takeaway from NYC's #RankedChoiceVoting primaries isn’t what it means for the Dems, GOP, or midterms. It’s that better elections can empower voters to choose candidates who are accountable to them.” – FairVote's Meredith Sumpter in The Fulcrum thefulcrum.us/electoral-refo…
Perfect use case for #RankedChoiceVoting Ocean State RCV