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In what are sure to be crowded 2028 presidential primaries, "the incentive will be to build a small, intense base of support & outlast those trying to win broad approval." Ranked choice voting primaries "would incentivize unity & decency." – @ChrisStirewalt in @thehill ⬇️

More choices for voters should be a good thing. But crowded fields in Illinois’ U.S. Senate & House primaries let candidates win w/ less than 50% of the vote. @RHHutchinson12 explains how ranked choice voting gives voters more choice AND majority winners. Featuring @FairVoteIL!

Connecticut lawmakers "should give localities & state parties the option to use ranked choice voting. RCV works better, produces issue-driven campaigns, & improves voter satisfaction." – @davedaley3 & Norwalk, CT Councilmember Colin Hosten in @CTMirror ctmirror.org/2026/03/19/aff…

Jamie Kilbreth, former chief deputy attorney general of Maine, makes the argument for using RCV across all Maine elections in the Bangor Daily News. Read the article: bangordailynews.com/2026/02/27/opi…

Yesterday’s Illinois primaries saw some of the most crowded races the state has seen in years. Many nominees won despite getting much less than 50% of the vote. Here's a breakdown of those results & how ranked choice voting would give voters more choice AND majority winners 🧵

A pair of powerful OpEds were published in Illinois this week shedding light on the state's primaries (which are happening today!) The Editorial Board at @chicagotribune writes, "Here’s the thing about primary elections in the Land of Lincoln and, especially in the Democratic stronghold that is the city of Chicago: In race after race, they are not the appetizer course but the entire prix fixe...You can’t do anything about gerrymandering at Tuesday’s election. But guess what it makes it worse? When only a fraction of eligible voters decide all-important primaries." Read more: chicagotribune.com/2026/03/17/edi… Todd Connor of @OperationVAV writes in @Suntimes, "Democratic candidates in Illinois and their consultants invest staggering sums of money to target those reliable Democratic primary voters, knowing that whoever wins Tuesday in this “blue” state will easily win in November when the main election, in name only, takes place. Every candidate knows what the voters often miss: that the action is in March, not November." Read more: chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/20…

Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ Join @equitabledemo for an online film screening and discussion exploring the surprising parallels between Irish and American history and how Irish elections have been designed to bring communities together. RSVP eventbrite.com/e/double-featu…

"We’ve accepted a system where the primary is the only election that matters, yet it’s the one where the fewest have a voice." With ranked choice voting, Illinois "can move to a system where every vote is a meaningful one." – @OperationVAV co-founder Todd Connor in @Suntimes

In tomorrow's primaries for a U.S. Senate and several House seats in Illinois, crowded fields mean candidates will win w/ less than 50% of the vote. Here are the races we're watching, & how ranked choice voting would give voters more choice AND majority winners.🧵

"Sinners" or "One Battle After Another"? If you watch #TheOscars tonight, you'll get a unique window into a way we can improve our democracy. Learn how the Oscars use ranked choice voting to pick the Best Picture winner ⬇️ fairvote.org/how-the-best-p…

On Sunday night, millions of Americans will watch #TheOscars. But behind the glitz & glamor, the Oscars have a lesson to teach us about how ranked choice voting can improve our democracy. FairVote's @RHHutchinson12 explains in @fulcrum_us. Read here ⬇️ bit.ly/46UZbky

As DC approaches its first use of ranked choice voting, voter education is in full swing. 79 year-old Arnitta Coley is ready: “DC voters are smart, cognizant. And there are always people that want to help.” Learn about @Vote4DC & @growdemocracyDC’s education effort ⬇️

On Sunday, #TheOscars will showcase the past year’s biggest achievements in film. The Oscars will also show off a better way to run elections: ranked choice voting. Learn how @TheAcademy uses #RankedChoiceVoting to choose the Best Picture winner ⬇️ fairvote.org/how-the-best-p…

📣 TAKE ACTION: Support HB 1010 and SB 236 As more cities and counties explore and adopt ranked choice voting, we must equip election administrators with the the tools they need. Support secure, accurate, and trusted election tools! actionbutton.nationbuilder.com/share/SPK-QEZE…

If you haven't yet, take a few minutes now to urge Governor DeWine to veto the #RCV ban! Follow the link to our action page and make your voice heard. NO on #SenateBill63! actionbutton.nationbuilder.com/share/SPK-QElB…

Our choose-one elections reward politicians who only listen to a narrow base & engage in toxic politics. 88% of voters say politics is broken. Members of Congress are frustrated too, quitting en masse. #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation can flip the incentives.

A record number of members of Congress are quitting. Why? Because it's not just voters who are fed up w/ gridlock and toxic politics. FairVote CEO @MeredithSumpter explains how ranked choice voting can make Congress work better for all of us. ⬇️

FairVote visits Selma each year on the anniversary of Bloody Sunday – to honor those who risked their lives so Black Americans could vote. We return energized & recommitted to the work that lays ahead. Getting to do this work alongside such great colleagues & partners is a joy.

It’s Super Mario Day! Imagine if Mario only had one power up the whole game. No mushrooms. No fire flowers. No stars. That wouldn’t be much fun. Voting shouldn’t be limited either. Ranked Choice Voting lets voters rank their choices, so elections reflect what voters actually want. More options. Better outcomes. Learn more at rankmivote.org

It's not too late to urge Governor DeWine to veto SB63, which bans #RCV! Ask him to defend cities from state overreach. We heard folks were having trouble with the phone line, so use our action button to send a message instead: actionbutton.nationbuilder.com/share/SPK-QElB…