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Opinion | How America can still win against anti-democratic forces like Russia and China To defeat authoritarian ideologies, U.S. leaders must devote more attention to improving our democratic system of government at home.

"If we want to win the ideological contest w/ China & Russia in this century, we must improve our democratic system of government. #RankedChoiceVoting improves democratic performance."

– Former US Ambassador to Russia @mcfaulmike.bsky.social for @msnbc.com

A Fair Deal for Greenbelt: How Ranked Choice Voting Can Bring Fair Representation to Greenbelt

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Election Day is less than a week away, and 14 cities and counties across seven states will use #RankedChoiceVoting to elect their leaders.

FairVote’s Deb Otis shares what to watch on #ElectionDay 2025 and what it means for the RCV movement. ⬇️

In an era of rising political violence, election reform can help lower the temperature of our politics - FairVote Following recent acts of political violence, a Quinnipiac poll finds 79% of American voters say the United States is in a political crisis.

In a September Quinnipiac poll, 7 in 10 voters said political violence is a serious problem.

We need ways to lower the temperature and foster more cooperative politics.

#RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation can help.

Election Reform Turns Down the Temperature of Our Politics Politics isn’t working for most Americans. Our government can’t keep the lights on. The cost of living continues to rise. Our nation is reeling from recent acts of political violence. 79% of voters…

In a @nytimes.com poll, 64% of voters said our political system is too divided to solve problems.

How can we lower the temperature of politics & push lawmakers to work for everyone?

With #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation.

Meredith Sumpter explains in @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social ⬇️

America’s political system is broken — but ranked choice voting and proportional representation could fix it. Learn how these reforms can unite voters, reduce polarization, and strengthen democracy.

Read more: https://loom.ly/mPejsmQ

#thefulcrum #citizenconnect

Meet North Atlantic right whales ‘Lasagna,’ ‘Scorpion,’ ‘Athena,’ and more Meet North Atlantic right whales ‘Lasagna,’ ‘Scorpion,’ ‘Athena,’ and more

The New England Aquarium just unveiled the new names of 18 North Atlantic right whales, including “Lasagna,” “Scorpion,” and “Athena.”

The names were chosen by researchers and scientists using #RankedChoiceVoting! 🐳

Top-two primaries often leave thousands of voters without someone from their party on the general election ballot.

Washington State could address this by following Alaska’s lead, switching to top-four primaries and #RankedChoiceVoting general elections.

More from @sightline.org ⬇️

Every ballot – and ranked choice voting – makes a difference - MinnPost You have more power if you disregard those who suggest you should only pick one candidate in an ranked choice voting election.

"We need elections that express the full will of voters, not just the loudest. #RankedChoiceVoting rewards collaboration over division, ideas over ideology, & conversation over extremism."

– @fairvotemn.bsky.social's Jeanne Massey in @minnpost.bsky.social ⬇️

How ranked choice voting is shaping the 2025 elections - FairVote The November 2025 elections are just around the corner, and voters in 14 cities and counties will use ranked choice voting.

#ElectionDay 2025 is just around the corner, & #RankedChoiceVoting will play a big role:

➡️ 14 cities & counties will use RCV
➡️ Ft. Collins, CO will use RCV for the 1st time
➡️ Voters in Greenbelt, MD will weigh-in on RCV adoption

Learn more⬇️
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Our politics are becoming more and more polarized. This debilitating government shutdown is just the latest symptom.

FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter explains how #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation are part of the solution.

A Vaccine for Democracy 2.0 A conversation on healing our democracy with RCV

There's still time to RSVP for our virtual event this evening! In a conversation introduced by Rep. Kelly Morrison, Drs. Mike Osterholm and Marc Gorelick will discuss RCV and how it can help move us beyond division and toward real solutions on public health and democracy.
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Election Reform Turns Down the Temperature of Our Politics Politics isn’t working for most Americans. Our government can’t keep the lights on. The cost of living continues to rise. Our nation is reeling from recent acts of political violence. 79% of voters sa...

Between government shutdowns & extreme polarization, our politics isn't working.

#RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation can push lawmakers to work together for all voters, healing our toxic politics.

More from Meredith Sumpter in @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social⬇️
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How to talk to your friends about ranked choice voting - FairVote Election season is the best time to have conversations with friends and family members about a better way to vote – ranked choice voting!

#ElectionDay 2025 is right around the corner, and 14 cities and counties will use #RankedChoiceVoting to elect their leaders.

Now is a great time to talk to friends and family about RCV!

We've got quick resources, explainers, and ways to get involved ⬇️

Protecting the Voting Rights Act and our democracy - FairVote The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could shape the future of the Voting Rights Act

Last week, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, a critical Voting Rights Act case.

FairVote's Lakeisha Steele shares her family’s story, illustrating how far our nation has come & how crucial the VRA remains to our country. ⬇️

New York City’s mayoral race has been dominated by conversation over who’s playing “spoiler,” with finger-pointing between Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, and Eric Adams over who should drop out.

There’s a solution, & NYC already uses it in primaries: #RankedChoiceVoting.

Greenbelt, MD to vote on ranked choice voting this November - FairVote The Greenbelt, MD City Council finalized a ballot measure that will put ranked choice voting before voters this November.

In less than two weeks, voters in Greenbelt, MD will weigh in on whether to adopt #RankedChoiceVoting for local elections.

RCV would give Greenbelt voters better choices, better campaigns, and better representation.

Learn more ⬇️ @rcvmd.org

Improving redistricting with proportional representation - FairVote The Fair Representation Act would improve redistricting by implementing multi-member districts and ranked choice voting for the U.S. House.

We can end gerrymandering once and for all by shifting the U.S. House to #ProportionalRepresentation w/ multi-member districts.

Learn how proportional representation would give every voter more choices in elections and a real voice in Congress👇
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We can end gerrymandering once and for all by shifting the U.S. House to #ProportionalRepresentation w/ multi-member districts.

Learn how proportional representation would give every voter more choices in elections and a real voice in Congress 👇
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Fact Sheet: Ranked Choice Voting in 2025 Elections - FairVote Voters in 18 cities and counties are using ranked choice voting to elect their leaders in 2025. That includes the largest cities 3 states.

This year, 18 cities and counties are using #RankedChoiceVoting to elect their leaders – including 14 on #ElectionDay in under 2 weeks.

Learn more about RCV on Election Day 2025 with our new Fact Sheet ⬇️
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The Ireland presidential election will use ranked choice voting - FairVote Ireland will hold its 2025 presidential election using ranked choice voting. Ireland has used RCV since the republic was founded.

Tomorrow, Irish voters will go to the polls to choose their next president.

Ireland has used #RankedChoiceVoting in presidential elections since the republic was founded, and its experience shows how RCV can improve U.S. elections, too. ⬇️
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Landmark report on proportional representation, news at the Supreme Court, and RCV elections - FairVote As we approach Election Day, there’s both new hope and cause for concern in the push for fair representation and better elections.

Election Day is nearly here, & there's new hope in the push for better elections:

➡️ A report from the American Acad. of Arts & Sciences on how #ProportionalRepresentation would transform Congress
➡️ 18 cities & counties are using #RankedChoiceVoting in 2025

Learn more ⬇️

7 Ideas To Improve PA Elections Podcast Episode · City Cast Pittsburgh · 10/20/2025 · 32m

“If you go to Baskin Robbins and they don’t have your top flavor, you don't just leave. You’re going w/ something else. Why don’t we have the same thing in elections?”

@arminsamii.bsky.social of @endpacorruption.bsky.social talks #RankedChoiceVoting on City Cast Pittsburgh 🎧 ⬇️

18 cities and counties across the country are using #RankedChoiceVoting this year.

Learn how to fill out a RCV ballot and why it makes voting better in just 64 seconds ⬇️

The 2025 elections using ranked choice voting - FairVote 18 cities and counties are using RCV in their 2025 elections – including the most populous cities in three states.

Curious to know which cities and counties will use #RankedChoiceVoting in November – and which ones have already used it this year?

Don't worry! We've got you covered 👇

Ranked choice voting would protect voter choice in New York City mayoral election - FairVote New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his bid for reelection on Sunday, amid concerns that he would split the vote with other candidates.

There's been a lot of talk about "spoilers" in the NYC mayoral race.

But if NYC used #RankedChoiceVoting in general elections like it does in primaries, candidates wouldn't face pressure to drop out, & voters could pick their next mayor for themselves.

Ranked choice voting protects military and overseas voters - FairVote This report describes the challenges military and overseas voters face when participating in runoff elections, and how ranked choice ballots...

A new report from Veterans for All Voters, We the Veterans, & FairVote shows how #RankedChoiceVoting protects military & overseas voters in 6 states — and how RCV could expand to protect even more.

Learn more ⬇️
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In January, Portland, OR held its first-ever snowplow naming contest. 16,000 people used #RankedChoiceVoting to pick names for five of the city’s snowplows.

Last week, the city unveiled the new snowplows and their names! 👇

Turbulent Times For Democracy Hoover scholar Larry Diamond calls for respect, collaboration, and a crackdown on young people’s smartphones.

➡️ @hooverinstitutions.bsky.social's Prof. Larry Diamond on strengthening our democracy:

“We need electoral reform to depolarize politics & create incentives for cooperation, compromise, civility, & cross-partisan coalitions. This is why I favor #RankedChoiceVoting.”

What do elected officials, business leaders, and artists across the political spectrum have in common? They know it’s time to improve our elections with #RankedChoiceVoting. Who Supports Ranked Choice Voting?

Elected officials, business leaders, and artists across the political spectrum know it's time to improve our elections with #RankedChoiceVoting.