Ocean State RCV
@oceanstatercv.bsky.social
A nonpartisan group by Rhode Islanders, for Rhode Islanders. Working to implement #RankedChoiceVoting to improve voter choice and representation.
“Providence may soon be at the forefront of improvements in the way we vote.” pvdeye.org/the-case-for...
The Case for Ranked-Choice Voting in Providence.
Providence may soon be at the forefront of improvements in the way we vote. Many citizens, in Providence and across the country, express frustration with their elected officials and fear [...]
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Since 1992, the median turnout decline for Georgia's statewide runoffs has been 44%. Georgians deserve better than high-cost, low-turnout runoffs. #RankedChoiceVoting is a better, faster, cheaper alternative to runoffs.
Georgia runoff sees turnout drop 10%. Ranked choice voting can help. - FairVote
Georgia held a runoff election in the Democratic primary for Public Service Commission District 3. Turnout fell 10% from the primary.
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After a study by a bipartisan working group, #Connecticut is considering #RCV in presidential #primaries, party primaries, and in local #elections! The Connecticut legislature only has a few days left to pass this great #RankedChoiceVoting bill. Read more: www.ctinsider.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: Ranked choice voting is the next step forward
'Ranked choice voting is a natural next step building on a series of thoughtful, nonpartisan reforms that have modernized and strengthened CT's elections'
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Purple Shirt Brigade! Join us TODAY 3pm at the State House to help us make the case for the three Ranked Choice Voting bills currently in committee! All you need to do is show up with your t-shirt on (or get one when you arrive) Just one hour will make a huge impact.
Ocean State RCV@oceanstatercv.bsky.social · last yr.More than 3,200 Rhode Islanders have spoken up in support of ranked choice voting. Now it’s time to turn up the volume. Join us and help pass RCV legislation this year! Your outreach can make all the difference. Here's what you can do in just a few minutes to make a real impact: bit.ly/25rcvbills
More than 3,200 Rhode Islanders have spoken up in support of ranked choice voting. Now it’s time to turn up the volume. Join us and help pass RCV legislation this year! Your outreach can make all the difference. Here's what you can do in just a few minutes to make a real impact: bit.ly/25rcvbills
With #RankedChoiceVoting, voters get more choice, more power, and more representative outcomes. We explore how ranked choice voting makes more votes count. ⬇️
“Ranked choice voting gives voters more say and rewards candidates who appeal to a majority, not just a base. Banning it while trying to close primaries sends one clear message: some politicians don’t want to compete, they just want control.” — Joe Manchin
Manchin slams West Virginia move to ban ranked-choice voting
ormer West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, who served as a centrist Democrat for most of his career before becoming an independent last spring, denounced his state’s move to ban ranked-choice voting des…
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Did you know? #RankedChoiceVoting avoids wasting taxpayer money! Instead of paying for costly runoff elections, #RCV allows voters to rank their choices during one election, without the need to return to the ballot box! youtu.be/9Gd_N2KSoSw?...
DID YOU KNOW? – Ranked Choice Voting avoids wasting taxpayer money!
YouTube video by Better Ballot North Carolina
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Ed Helms of The Office spoke w/ @karaswisher.bsky.social on how #RankedChoiceVoting rewards candidates who appeal beyond just their base: “Every candidate is actually now answering to every voter, because every voter has a say in where a candidate will rank on their ballot.” @represent.us
In the 2021 NYC mayoral primary, voters used #RankedChoiceVoting for the first time to express their full preferences among many candidates. Next month, they’ll have the chance to do it again! www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How Will Ranked-Choice Voting Work in the 2025 NYC Mayoral Primary?
The result of the crowded 2025 race for mayor may turn on voters' second or third choices, like it nearly did in 2021.
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From selecting the next Pope to electing a more representative government – learn how #RankedChoiceVoting can reduce the need for lengthy election processes and give voters more choice 👇 rankthevote.us/smoke-signal...
Smoke Signals Be Gone: How Ranked Choice Voting Could Help Speed up Pope Selection - Rank The Vote
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Here's a good backgrounder on Australia's Ranked Choice Voting elections as you watch the results come in. fairvote.org/australian-e...
Australian election will use ranked choice voting nationwide - FairVote
In the Australian election on Saturday, May 3, voters will use ranked choice voting to elect their members of Parliament.
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At a time when 88% of Americans across the political spectrum say that politics is broken, it’s time for reform – not more division and politics as usual. Learn more about #RankedChoiceVoting and join us today 👇 fairvote.org/get-involved/
Get Involved - FairVote
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✅ #RankedChoiceVoting gives voters more choices and elects leaders accountable to all voters. ✅ RCV is the antidote to “lesser of two evils” politics. ✅ RCV offers a path back from record levels of political polarization. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Murkowski bucks Trump — and makes the case for ranked-choice voting
The system, backed by the moderate Alaska senator, is a guardrail against extremism in both parties.
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Want to stay up to date on the #RankedChoiceVoting momentum throughout the country? Sign up for our email and text updates! rankthevote.us/take-action/...
TAKE ACTION - Rank The Vote
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Want our elected officials to spend more time working together to get things done, and less time mudslinging? Two new academic studies show how #RankedChoiceVoting can make that happen. Rachel Hutchinson explains.
RI is making waves! 2 strong pro-RCV bills are moving through the legislature - 1 to use RCV in presidential primaries, and 1 for state legislative primaries when three or more candidates are running. If passed, RI would become the first New England state to adopt RCV for presidential primaries.
Canvass the Hands Off rally with @oceanstatercv.bsky.social this Saturday at 11:30am Hope High School in Providence. Register here: www.oceanstatercv.org/canvass_the_...
Canvass the Hands Off Rally!
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Ocean State RCV volunteers have had a couple of busy weeks activating and celebrating! Sign up to join our cause and help get legislation passed in the coming weeks! www.oceanstatercv.org
This is how #RCV could improve elections where you live: fairvote.org/why-our-stat...
Why our states need ranked choice voting - FairVote
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It’s go-time with our two House bills (H-5275 and H-5276)! Information on submitting written and verbal testimony can be found here: go.daisychain.app/s/oC72KC
Mention of #RankedChoiceVoting on “Overtime” @realtimers.bsky.social around 13:25 in the video!! youtu.be/-Lo1ButCuqE?...
Overtime: Ezra Klein, Andrew Sullivan (HBO)
YouTube video by Real Time with Bill Maher
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Our volunteers showed up at the RI Senate this evening in support of S152 which would enact #RankedChoiceVoting in the next presidential primary election. Stay tuned for the next round of action! Don’t you love our new shirts? Sign up to volunteer and get yours! www.oceanstatercv.org/volunteer
The RI Senate just announced a hearing on RCV for this Thursday! Take 5 min to help: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Testimony Guide - SB 152, RCV for Presidential Primaries
TAKE ACTION: Testify in Support of S-152, the Ranked Choice Voting Bill! On Thursday, March 20th, the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee will hear public testimony on S-152, a bill that would ...
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The RI Senate just announced a hearing on RCV for this Thursday! Take 5 min to help: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Testimony Guide - SB 152, RCV for Presidential Primaries
TAKE ACTION: Testify in Support of S-152, the Ranked Choice Voting Bill! On Thursday, March 20th, the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee will hear public testimony on S-152, a bill that would ...
docs.google.com
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 fairvote.org/press/redond...
Exit poll: Redondo Beach voters overwhelmingly understand ranked choice voting, like it, and say it’s easy - FairVote
Redondo Beach voters understand ranked choice voting, like it, and say it’s easy. Redondo Beach used RCV for the first time in its March 4 municipal elections.
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