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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 1d

Find the #majoritywinner without going back for the runoff. It decreases polarization, increases representation, and decreases mudslinging.
Sign up to learn more: www.BetterBallotSC.org/join
Or fuel the movement: www.BetterBallotSC.org/donate
#RankedChoiceVoting #bridgebuildersnotbridgeburners

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 1d

With a crowded field of 4 candidates, it's likely to go to a runoff. Prepare for taxpayer dollars to be spent on a low turnout election.
#InstantRunoffVoting is a better way.

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 1d

🧵Election alert! District 88 (Lexington County) has a special election Republican primary on October 21. The winner will go on to challenge the Democrat on December 23.

Will the winner of the primary be determined on October 21? Unlikely!
#MoreChoiceMoreVoice #SCPol

Statehouse District 88 Primary
October 21
4 Candidates
Voters deserve a guaranteed majority winner

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 1d

The government shutdown is another example of a symptom of what ails our country: a broken system.
This isn't about taking sides. It's about fixing our broken system.

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 2d

Fixing our electoral system with #InstantRunoffVoting will lead to #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners because it changes the incentives. Their job is to run the government, not burn it down.
#MoreChoiceMoreVoice #RankedChoiceVoting

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 2d

The blame game continues on the 8th day of the government shutdown. Finger pointing abounds and no progress is made while government employees sink into debt or work without pay. The system is broken!

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 3d

The system needs to be fixed! #InstantRunoffVoting (aka #RankedChoiceVoting) brings down the temperature of elections and changes the incentives.

Read more: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pati...

Get involved: www.BetterBallotSC.org/join

Donate today: www.BetterBalotSC.org/donate

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 4d

It's spooky season! Vote today on YOUR favorite spooky season activity: app.rankedvote.co/rv/ak7t0i4bd...

This #RankedChoiceVoting poll lets us find the true majority favorite because we can rank our choices. Check out what #MoreChoiceMoreVoice looks like!

#InstantRunoffVoting #majoritywinners

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 6d

BBSC was OUT today! From a Legislative Day with Delta Kappa Gamma to the SC Universal Unitarian Fall Festival to SC Pride, we showed up and educated people about the benefits of #InstantRunoffVoting! Thank you to everyone who helped and welcome to all our new supporters!

#RankedChoiceVoting

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 6d

SC already uses #RankedChoiceVoting to enfranchise overseas military and absentee voters. Let's expand its use and enfranchise more South Carolinians!
Watch: www.youtube.com/shorts/CHpmT...

#InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #VoteLIkeAVet #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners #SCPol

#RankedChoiceVoting Protects Military Voters

YouTube video by FairVote

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 8d

Let's fix the system! When we fix the system, everything else is easier to fix. Show your support for #InstantRunoffVoting (aka #RankedChoiceVoting) by signing our petition!https://www.betterballotsc.org/show_your_support

#MoreChoiceMoreVoice #bridgebuildersnotbridgeburners #MajorityWinners

Sign Today For Better Representation with Majority Winners

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 9d

We have a solution! #InstantRunoffVoting solves the problem of vote splitting and low-attended runoffs!

Want to know about #IRV? Check out BetterBallotSC.org/Why_IRV

Read more about the candidates: www.live5news.com/2025/09/19/m...

#RankedChoiceVoting #majoritywinners #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #RCV

Ready for vote splitting and underattended runoffs? Nancy Mace's seat has 9+ contenders already

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 9d

More than nine candidates have filed for Congressional District 1, with more preparing to do so. Crowded fields lead to vote splitting and candidates whom the majority may not prefer, even with runoffs. Runoffs have notoriously low turnout, typically half that of the partisan primaries.

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 10d

Join the movement: www.betterballotsc.org/join

Donate to the movement: www.betterballotsc.org/donate

#MoreChoiceMoreVoice #bridgebuildersnotbridgeburners #RankedChoiceVoting

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 10d

Plurality elections often result in non-majority winners in crowded fields. We want #majoritywinners who represent us We can get them with #InstantRunoffVoting. Watch for more: youtube.com/shorts/kA3Cy...

Majority Rules?!?! We'll see...

YouTube video by Better Ballot SC

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 11d

Yes!!

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 12d

Right now, South Carolina service members overseas already use #RankedChoiceVoting to make sure their ballots count in runoff elections. By expanding RCV statewide, South Carolina can lead the way in protecting every voice, ensuring no voter is left behind, at home or abroad.

#instantrunoffvoting

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 12d

If you care about making every vote count, no matter where someone is serving or living, take a minute to read FairVote’s new report: “Ranked Choice Voting Protects Military and Overseas Voters.” Read more: fairvote.org/report/ranke...

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 13d

Gerrymandering: Let's fight fire with water

Watch now: www.youtube.com/shorts/BhWiR...

#instantrunoffvoting #RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice

Fighting Fire With Water: The Real Fix for Gerrymandering

YouTube video by FairVote

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 15d

"My hope is that...we'll see just a more cooperative and clean and civil climate develop."
- #InstantRunoffVoting Support in SC

Tell us why you want to see #IRV in SC!
Watch more: youtube.com/shorts/gkRKi...

#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice

"A more cooperative and clean and civil climate"

YouTube video by Better Ballot SC

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 16d

Join us to learn about the state of the movement. What are we doing & what can YOU do to improve civility in our communities?

Columbia, Charleston, in person, & everywhere virtually. RSVP today: www.betterballotsc.org/events

#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #bridgebuildersnotbridgeburners

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 17d

That's why ranked choice voting is so great. It eliminates the spoiler effect and allows 3rd parties to compete fairly. Fair competition will improve ALL the parties.

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 17d

"We need real progress, not more politics." Organizations "are working to reform our system through such initiatives as ranked-choice voting and open primaries."

Read more: www.postandcourier.com/opinion/comm...

#InstantRunoffVoting #RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice

Commentary: It's time for a third-party Senate candidate in South Carolina

Former Democratic US Senate nominee Elliott Close says major parties are too extremist, calls for independent candidate against Lindsey Graham in 2026 election.

www.postandcourier.com

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you @emergesc.bsky.social for having President Nicole Sanchez present at one of their trainings.

Educating people about the benefits of #InstantRunoffVoting is a key part of our mission! If you'd like your group to learn more about #IRV, comment below or DM us.

#RankedChoiceVoting

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 19d

Yes!!! A great upgrade to the way that we vote!