Better Ballot SC
@betterballotsc.bsky.social
Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) allows you to rank multiple candidates in the order you prefer them. Saves time and money while ensuring majority support. Reduces polarization and mudslinging.
1 week to #GivingTuesday! Are you ready to invest in democracy? Better Ballot SC is advancing #InstantRunoffVoting in South Carolina so that every voice can be heard and every vote can count. Let’s do this together and make sure everyone has #MoreChoiceMoreVoice. #MakeEveryVoteMatter
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
1 week to #GivingTuesday! Are you ready to invest in democracy? Better Ballot SC is advancing #InstantRunoffVoting in South Carolina so that every voice can be heard and every vote can count. Let’s do this together and make sure everyone has #MoreChoiceMoreVoice. #MakeEveryVoteMatter
1 week to #GivingTuesday! Are you ready to invest in democracy? Better Ballot SC is advancing #InstantRunoffVoting in South Carolina so that every voice can be heard and every vote can count. Let’s do this together and make sure everyone has #MoreChoiceMoreVoice. #MakeEveryVoteMatter
November 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
1 week to #GivingTuesday! Are you ready to invest in democracy? Better Ballot SC is advancing #InstantRunoffVoting in South Carolina so that every voice can be heard and every vote can count. Let’s do this together and make sure everyone has #MoreChoiceMoreVoice. #MakeEveryVoteMatter
One week from today! Join us for our special holiday meeting. It's hybrid, but if you come in person there will be food. Join for organizing, stay for fellowship.
Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/SXcZ1...
#InstantRunoffVoting #RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/SXcZ1...
#InstantRunoffVoting #RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
Meeting on December 2nd, 2025
YouTube video by Better Ballot SC
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November 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
One week from today! Join us for our special holiday meeting. It's hybrid, but if you come in person there will be food. Join for organizing, stay for fellowship.
Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/SXcZ1...
#InstantRunoffVoting #RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/SXcZ1...
#InstantRunoffVoting #RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
Positive news from the places that used #InstantRunoffVoting in their elections. We saw record turnout in St. Paul and Minneapolis, successful first time uses in Fort Collins, and much more.
Read now: democracysos.substack.com/p/election-2...
#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
Read now: democracysos.substack.com/p/election-2...
#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
November 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Positive news from the places that used #InstantRunoffVoting in their elections. We saw record turnout in St. Paul and Minneapolis, successful first time uses in Fort Collins, and much more.
Read now: democracysos.substack.com/p/election-2...
#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
Read now: democracysos.substack.com/p/election-2...
#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
The Gerrymandering Wars continue, but we're ready for a real fix. #RankedChoiceVoting can eliminate gerrymandering. Watch now: www.youtube.com/shorts/qmJ7L...
#SingleTransferableVote #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
#SingleTransferableVote #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
The Real Fix for Gerrymandering? A More Proportional House
YouTube video by FairVote
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November 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Gerrymandering Wars continue, but we're ready for a real fix. #RankedChoiceVoting can eliminate gerrymandering. Watch now: www.youtube.com/shorts/qmJ7L...
#SingleTransferableVote #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
#SingleTransferableVote #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
Over 430K people voted across 14 municipalities and counties using #InstantRunoffVoting this election day. These Americans have #MoreChoiceMoreVoice in their elections. We also saw the civility in NYC's #RCV primary go out the window for the general plurality election.
#RankedChoiceVoting
#RankedChoiceVoting
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Over 430K people voted across 14 municipalities and counties using #InstantRunoffVoting this election day. These Americans have #MoreChoiceMoreVoice in their elections. We also saw the civility in NYC's #RCV primary go out the window for the general plurality election.
#RankedChoiceVoting
#RankedChoiceVoting
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For many of us, election season ended on Nov 4. But yesterday, voters in 15 South Carolina counties went back to the polls for runoffs.
In 2022, runoffs cost SC over $1 million. That money could be saved w/ #RankedChoiceVoting ⬇️ @betterballotsc.bsky.social
In 2022, runoffs cost SC over $1 million. That money could be saved w/ #RankedChoiceVoting ⬇️ @betterballotsc.bsky.social
UPDATED: Costly runoff elections send voters back to the polls in Lexington County - Lexington County Chronicle
Voters returned back to the polls this week as some races headed to runoff elections. One hundred fifty municipalities in the state use a majority-runoff system. Under this system, if no …
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November 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
For many of us, election season ended on Nov 4. But yesterday, voters in 15 South Carolina counties went back to the polls for runoffs.
In 2022, runoffs cost SC over $1 million. That money could be saved w/ #RankedChoiceVoting ⬇️ @betterballotsc.bsky.social
In 2022, runoffs cost SC over $1 million. That money could be saved w/ #RankedChoiceVoting ⬇️ @betterballotsc.bsky.social
Greenbelt citizens passed a referendum in favor of #InstantRunoffVoting! The referendum was nonbinding, but the 67% in favor sent a clear message to council: the citizens want #RankedChoiceVoting
Read more: news.ballotpedia.org/2025/11/07/g...
#MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
Read more: news.ballotpedia.org/2025/11/07/g...
#MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
November 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Greenbelt citizens passed a referendum in favor of #InstantRunoffVoting! The referendum was nonbinding, but the 67% in favor sent a clear message to council: the citizens want #RankedChoiceVoting
Read more: news.ballotpedia.org/2025/11/07/g...
#MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
Read more: news.ballotpedia.org/2025/11/07/g...
#MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
It's runoff day! Not all elections were decided two weeks ago. So, get out and vote if you can.
But we could have already decided this with #InstantRunoffVoting!
Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/6T6bI...
But we could have already decided this with #InstantRunoffVoting!
Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/6T6bI...
November 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
It's runoff day! Not all elections were decided two weeks ago. So, get out and vote if you can.
But we could have already decided this with #InstantRunoffVoting!
Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/6T6bI...
But we could have already decided this with #InstantRunoffVoting!
Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/6T6bI...
The government shutdown is over. We'll be feeling the ramifications for months. It highlighted what many of us knew. The system is broken, but we have a way to fix it that encourages #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners.
Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/922Hx...
#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/922Hx...
#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
November 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The government shutdown is over. We'll be feeling the ramifications for months. It highlighted what many of us knew. The system is broken, but we have a way to fix it that encourages #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners.
Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/922Hx...
#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/922Hx...
#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
From Salt Lake City to Minneapolis to NYC & beyond #InstantRunoffVoting has yet again elected more women to city councils than traditional election methods. When women are on council, different voices & priorities are highlighted. All voices can have their say with #IRV
Women across the country win with ranked choice voting in 2025 elections - FairVote
From Salt Lake City to St. Paul, women made electoral history with ranked choice voting in the 2025 elections.
fairvote.org
November 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
From Salt Lake City to Minneapolis to NYC & beyond #InstantRunoffVoting has yet again elected more women to city councils than traditional election methods. When women are on council, different voices & priorities are highlighted. All voices can have their say with #IRV
Municipal election runoffs on Tuesday! Check to see if you need to vote: vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?...
But are you ready for the best of both worlds? Majority winners w/o the cost + having to back a second time? The solution: #RankedChoiceVoting
Watch now: www.youtube.com/shorts/rIKBn...
But are you ready for the best of both worlds? Majority winners w/o the cost + having to back a second time? The solution: #RankedChoiceVoting
Watch now: www.youtube.com/shorts/rIKBn...
Run Down by Runoffs? Try Ranked Choice Voting
YouTube video by FairVote
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November 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Municipal election runoffs on Tuesday! Check to see if you need to vote: vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?...
But are you ready for the best of both worlds? Majority winners w/o the cost + having to back a second time? The solution: #RankedChoiceVoting
Watch now: www.youtube.com/shorts/rIKBn...
But are you ready for the best of both worlds? Majority winners w/o the cost + having to back a second time? The solution: #RankedChoiceVoting
Watch now: www.youtube.com/shorts/rIKBn...
Thanksgiving is almost upon us! What are you most looking forward to? Rank your Thanksgiving sides today: app.rankedvote.co/rv/onplhl7kw...
#RankedChoiceVoting #instantrunoffvoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #bridgebuildersnotbridgeburners
#RankedChoiceVoting #instantrunoffvoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #bridgebuildersnotbridgeburners
November 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Thanksgiving is almost upon us! What are you most looking forward to? Rank your Thanksgiving sides today: app.rankedvote.co/rv/onplhl7kw...
#RankedChoiceVoting #instantrunoffvoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #bridgebuildersnotbridgeburners
#RankedChoiceVoting #instantrunoffvoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #bridgebuildersnotbridgeburners
#RankedChoiceVoting can help fix the system. When the system is fixed, everything else is easier to fix. Let's decrease polarization, increase representation, and get #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners in office. Watch: www.youtube.com/shorts/95JGD...
#InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
#InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
Election Reform Can Lower the Temperature of Our Politics
YouTube video by FairVote
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November 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
#RankedChoiceVoting can help fix the system. When the system is fixed, everything else is easier to fix. Let's decrease polarization, increase representation, and get #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners in office. Watch: www.youtube.com/shorts/95JGD...
#InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
#InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
🧵 There are 170 members of the SC General Assembly. Only 23 of them are women. That's 13% and it's not high enough. Women tend to have stronger policy positions in healthcare, child welfare, and education.
November 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🧵 There are 170 members of the SC General Assembly. Only 23 of them are women. That's 13% and it's not high enough. Women tend to have stronger policy positions in healthcare, child welfare, and education.
Watch: youtube.com/shorts/WDsUx...
The 2025 municipal elections in SC are done! The results? Non-majority winners and the need for costly runoffs (in two weeks). We need an upgrade that's the best of both worlds: majority winners without the cost. Let's have #RankedChoiceVoting in South Carolina.
The 2025 municipal elections in SC are done! The results? Non-majority winners and the need for costly runoffs (in two weeks). We need an upgrade that's the best of both worlds: majority winners without the cost. Let's have #RankedChoiceVoting in South Carolina.
Results are in! Inefficient Elections, again
YouTube video by Better Ballot SC
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November 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Watch: youtube.com/shorts/WDsUx...
The 2025 municipal elections in SC are done! The results? Non-majority winners and the need for costly runoffs (in two weeks). We need an upgrade that's the best of both worlds: majority winners without the cost. Let's have #RankedChoiceVoting in South Carolina.
The 2025 municipal elections in SC are done! The results? Non-majority winners and the need for costly runoffs (in two weeks). We need an upgrade that's the best of both worlds: majority winners without the cost. Let's have #RankedChoiceVoting in South Carolina.
Thank you so much Ridge View High School Seniors for having Better Ballot SC President Nicole Sanchez talk to you about the importance of voting, getting involved, and, of course, the benefits of #RankedChoiceVoting.
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Thank you so much Ridge View High School Seniors for having Better Ballot SC President Nicole Sanchez talk to you about the importance of voting, getting involved, and, of course, the benefits of #RankedChoiceVoting.
Watch: youtube.com/shorts/xNMBH...
It's election day! If you live in a city/town, you probably have an election. Check at vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?...
#SCpol #RankedChoiceVoting #InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoieMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
It's election day! If you live in a city/town, you probably have an election. Check at vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?...
#SCpol #RankedChoiceVoting #InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoieMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
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November 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Watch: youtube.com/shorts/xNMBH...
It's election day! If you live in a city/town, you probably have an election. Check at vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?...
#SCpol #RankedChoiceVoting #InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoieMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
It's election day! If you live in a city/town, you probably have an election. Check at vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?...
#SCpol #RankedChoiceVoting #InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoieMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
Our local elected officials control the things closest to us, but so few of us vote for them. Parks, police, local services, and more, tomorrow is the last day to vote in your municipality.
Not sure if you live in a municipality? Check what's on your ballot: vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?...
Not sure if you live in a municipality? Check what's on your ballot: vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?...
November 4, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Our local elected officials control the things closest to us, but so few of us vote for them. Parks, police, local services, and more, tomorrow is the last day to vote in your municipality.
Not sure if you live in a municipality? Check what's on your ballot: vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?...
Not sure if you live in a municipality? Check what's on your ballot: vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?...
Ready for Thanksgiving? We're preparing by ranking our Thanksgiving sides! Vote today: app.rankedvote.co/rv/onplhl7kw...
#RankedChoiceVoting #InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
#RankedChoiceVoting #InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
November 3, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Ready for Thanksgiving? We're preparing by ranking our Thanksgiving sides! Vote today: app.rankedvote.co/rv/onplhl7kw...
#RankedChoiceVoting #InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
#RankedChoiceVoting #InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
Halloween is over, you you voted! Costume Party was the clear winner. Check out the video to see how the votes are distributed in a #RankedChoiceVoting election.
You can also view them here: app.rankedvote.co/rv/ak7t0i4bd...
#InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #bridgebuildersnotbridgeburners
You can also view them here: app.rankedvote.co/rv/ak7t0i4bd...
#InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #bridgebuildersnotbridgeburners
November 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Halloween is over, you you voted! Costume Party was the clear winner. Check out the video to see how the votes are distributed in a #RankedChoiceVoting election.
You can also view them here: app.rankedvote.co/rv/ak7t0i4bd...
#InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #bridgebuildersnotbridgeburners
You can also view them here: app.rankedvote.co/rv/ak7t0i4bd...
#InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #bridgebuildersnotbridgeburners
People are nervous about spoilers in the NYC mayoral election. They already have a solution: #RankedChoiceVoting.
Learn more: www.youtube.com/shorts/cOyTq...
#InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
Learn more: www.youtube.com/shorts/cOyTq...
#InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
NYC Already Has a Spoiler Solution: Ranked Choice Voting
YouTube video by FairVote
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November 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
People are nervous about spoilers in the NYC mayoral election. They already have a solution: #RankedChoiceVoting.
Learn more: www.youtube.com/shorts/cOyTq...
#InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
Learn more: www.youtube.com/shorts/cOyTq...
#InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
🧵13%...Only 13% of our municipal elected officers are women (with populations over 10K). Having more voices from different backgrounds leads to better representation for all. And we have a solution, let's expand #InstantRunoffVoting in South Carolina.
October 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
🧵13%...Only 13% of our municipal elected officers are women (with populations over 10K). Having more voices from different backgrounds leads to better representation for all. And we have a solution, let's expand #InstantRunoffVoting in South Carolina.
October is almost over, and with it, spooky season, but you can still rank your favorite spooky activities! Vote now: app.rankedvote.co/rv/ak7t0i4bd...
Test out your ranking skills and discover a better way to vote!
#RankedChoiceVoting #InstantRunoffVoting #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
Test out your ranking skills and discover a better way to vote!
#RankedChoiceVoting #InstantRunoffVoting #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
October 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
October is almost over, and with it, spooky season, but you can still rank your favorite spooky activities! Vote now: app.rankedvote.co/rv/ak7t0i4bd...
Test out your ranking skills and discover a better way to vote!
#RankedChoiceVoting #InstantRunoffVoting #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
Test out your ranking skills and discover a better way to vote!
#RankedChoiceVoting #InstantRunoffVoting #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
🧵Runoff is one week away!
House District 88 in Lexington needs a new representative. Republicans still haven't picked their candidate. Weigh in during the runoff on November 4th... or this could have been decided already with #InstantRunoffVoting!
House District 88 in Lexington needs a new representative. Republicans still haven't picked their candidate. Weigh in during the runoff on November 4th... or this could have been decided already with #InstantRunoffVoting!
October 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
🧵Runoff is one week away!
House District 88 in Lexington needs a new representative. Republicans still haven't picked their candidate. Weigh in during the runoff on November 4th... or this could have been decided already with #InstantRunoffVoting!
House District 88 in Lexington needs a new representative. Republicans still haven't picked their candidate. Weigh in during the runoff on November 4th... or this could have been decided already with #InstantRunoffVoting!