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Nonpartisan organization seeking better elections. We advance voting reforms that make democracy more functional and representative.
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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.
"If we're serious about our commitment to constitutional government in our 250th year, we should commit to politics where mutual respect is a strength, not a weakness."

– Meredith Sumpter on repairing America's civic culture w/ #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation ⬇️
Stop Fighting, Start Fixing: This Is How We Rebuild Democracy
Twenty-five years ago, a political scientist noticed something changing in American bowling alleys and predicted something close to our current fraught and polarized moment.In his best-selling book…
thefulcrum.us
February 12, 2026 at 2:39 PM
"What would it take to make America's electoral system more responsive to citizens’ needs? How could it be fairer & more accurate in representing the entire electorate?

One answer: Proportional representation."

– Prof. Jennifer McCoy in @us.theconversation.com ⬇️
‘Proportional representation’ could reduce polarization in Congress and help more people feel like their voices are being heard
The electoral system used by many global democracies eliminates gerrymandering and has been shown to give more equal representation to minorities and women.
theconversation.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Last week’s NJ-11 Dem primary was won w/ just 29%.

The margin between the top 2 candidates? 30x less than the # of votes for lower-performing candidates.

With #RankedChoiceVoting voters get backup choices – and a majority winner.

@davedaley.bsky.social explains ⬇️
bit.ly/3ZrGJvH
February 11, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Ranked choice voting is a pro-voter, party-neutral reform that:

✅ Gives voters more choice & more voice
✅ Elects majority winners
✅ Can help lower the temperature of our politics

Learn more about #RankedChoiceVoting ⬇️
Ranked Choice Voting - FairVote
Ranked choice voting makes our elections better by allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference.
fairvote.org
February 10, 2026 at 2:42 PM
"Because 11 candidates divided the vote, the Dem nominee for NJ's 11th cong. district will win the primary w/ less than 30% of the vote.

We can give voters lots of choice & get a majority winner. NJ needs #RankedChoiceVoting."

@davedaley.bsky.social in @nj.com ⬇️
Razor thin margin separate crowded NJ-11 candidates. Ranked-choice voting would fix that | Opinion
When 11 candidates split the vote in NJ's 11th district primary, the 'winner' will represent a district where 70% of voters preferred someone else. There's a better way to run elections.
www.nj.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:37 PM
It's #SuperBowl Sunday!

Did you know the NFL and many other sports leagues use ranked choice voting to pick the winners of their top awards, like MVP?

Learn how #RankedChoiceVoting rewards some of the most talented athletes in the world ⬇️ #SBLX
Sports awards and ranked choice voting - FairVote
Winners of many sports awards, including the Heisman Trophy, Cy Young, and NFL and NBA MVPs, are chosen using a form of ranked choice voting.
fairvote.org
February 8, 2026 at 4:41 PM
As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, it’s key to remember the brave Black Americans who sacrificed so much to protect everyone’s civil & voting rights.

But the work isn't done.

Hear from Black authors about the past, present, & future of voting rights⬇️
What we’re reading this Black History Month - FairVote
This Black History Month, we’re sharing powerful essays and books we’ve been reading about Black voting rights and reform.
fairvote.org
February 7, 2026 at 4:06 PM
The new "Make Elections Great Again" Act is full of unfunded, unnecessary, anti-voter mandates.

It would prohibit ranked choice voting in all federal general elections.

Tell Congress to STOP the MEGA Act ⬇️
Ask Congress to STOP the federal ban on ranked choice voting!
Protect our vote & our democracy
fairvoteaction.quorum.us
February 6, 2026 at 10:39 PM
None of the 11 candidates in yesterday's #NJ11 Dem primary currently has above 30% of the vote.

So, the winner will emerge victorious despite ~70% of voters supporting someone else.

#RankedChoiceVoting ensures winners have majority support.

Learn how⬇️
bit.ly/3O0TevO
February 6, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Curious how #RankedChoiceVoting could benefit your state or community?

Check out how ranked choice voting could improve elections where you live – or already has!
https://fairvote.org/why-our-states-need-ranked-choice-voting/
Why our states need ranked choice voting - FairVote
fairvote.org
February 5, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Did you know the winners of the #NFLHonors are chosen w/ a form of ranked choice voting?

That includes:

🏈MVP
🏈Off./Def. Player of the Year
🏈Off./Def. Rookie of the Year

See how the #NFL and other sports leagues use #RankedChoiceVoting ⬇️
Sports awards and ranked choice voting - FairVote
Winners of many sports awards, including the Heisman Trophy, Cy Young, and NFL and NBA MVPs, are chosen using a form of ranked choice voting.
fairvote.org
February 5, 2026 at 7:05 PM
85% of Americans say elected officials don't care what they think. They're not wrong.

Why? "Choose-one" elections leave voters w/ few real choices & little voice in our democracy.

How can reforms like ranked choice voting help?

@pbs.org explains ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
How America Became a Two-Party Nation | Civics Made Easy
YouTube video by PBS
www.youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Tomorrow, Dems will pick a nominee to replace Mikie Sherrill in NJ's 11th Congressional District.

With 11 candidates, one could win the primary w/ less than 10% of the vote.

Ranked choice voting would ensure the nominee has majority support, without sacrificing voter choice. #RankedChoiceVoting ⬇️
11 Democrats vie in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District - FairVote
On Thursday, Democrats in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District will choose their nominee to succeed former Rep. Mikie Sherrill.
fairvote.org
February 4, 2026 at 3:59 PM
On Saturday, Texas held runoffs in special elections for US House & state Senate.

🔻Turnout fell 69% in the House runoff
🔻Both winners got fewer votes in the runoff than the general

#RankedChoiceVoting makes costly runoffs like these unnecessary ⬇️
Runoff turnout drops 69% in Texas - FairVote
On Saturday, Texas held delayed runoffs for two special elections – one U.S. House seat and one state Senate seat.
fairvote.org
February 3, 2026 at 8:02 PM
"How did Indiana's national-champion quarterback Fernando Mendoza win the Heisman?

33 touchdowns, an undefeated season – and ranked choice voting.

And just like Mendoza, #RankedChoiceVoting has lots of recent success in Indiana."

@davedaley.bsky.social in @indianacapitalchronicle.com ⬇️
February 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM
2025 was a big year for ranked choice voting, with multiple major elections, new adoptions, exciting research, and extensive media coverage.

FairVote’s new report digs into it all & shares what to expect for #RankedChoiceVoting in 2026.

FairVote's Rachel Hutchinson gives us the highlights ⬇️
February 2, 2026 at 6:47 PM
FairVote just published a new report on ranked choice voting in 2025. It covers:

➡️ Major RCV elections
➡️ New polling
➡️ New adoptions
➡️ The latest research
➡️ And more!

Here are a few highlights. #RankedChoiceVoting 🧵
Ranked choice voting in 2025: a year in review - FairVote
This report provides an overview of ranked choice voting in 2025, including RCV elections, new adoptions, and the latest research and media coverage.
fairvote.org
February 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Why #RankedChoiceVoting?

➡️ Makes campaigns more positive
➡️ Reduces the “spoiler" problem
➡️ Saves money on runoffs
➡️ Elects candidates with broad support

Learn more about ranked choice voting & how to get involved in the RCV movement 👇
Get Involved - FairVote
fairvote.org
February 1, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Problem: Voters are fed up with our broken, polarized politics.

Solution: #RankedChoiceVoting lowers the temperature and rewards politicians who solve problems for all of us. ⬇️
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.
fairvote.org
January 31, 2026 at 8:14 PM
#RankedChoiceVoting changes the incentives for our elected officials — they are rewarded for delivering for voters, not just a narrow party base.

Learn how ⬇️
Ranked Choice Voting Facts
Ranked choice voting is gaining popularity across the country, from small cities in Utah to congressional districts in Maine. But how does it make elections better and give voters more power? Ranked…
www.youtube.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:06 PM
A new elections bill in the U.S. House is full of unfunded, anti-voter mandates.

That includes prohibiting ranked choice voting in federal general elections.

Why attack a party-neutral, pro-voter reform like #RankedChoiceVoting?

FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter shares more ⬇️
January 30, 2026 at 10:12 PM
"Not to be understated is how much Congress’ dysfunction is a product of bad electoral incentives. Innovations like [ranked choice voting & open primaries] can goad legislators to govern beyond the far right & far left."

@kevinrkosar.bsky.social on how to fix Congress ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
Congress has some real problems.

But it is not a hopeless case. We can improve it and revive representative government.

What’s Wrong with Congress?

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What’s Wrong with Congress?
Congress has some real problems. But it is not a hopeless case. We can improve it and revive representative government.
share.google
January 30, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Proportional representation can help protect voting rights and support a more inclusive democracy.

Learn how ⬇️ #ProportionalRepresentation
Protecting voting rights with proportional representation - FairVote
Defending voting rights in our current era will require advocates to pursue all available avenues to build a more inclusive democracy.
fairvote.org
January 29, 2026 at 3:09 PM
In a new Unite America poll, 66% of voters say Congress doesn’t represent the American people well.

One way to fix it? Improving our elections.

The poll also finds 62% would support Alaska’s “top four” open primaries + ranked choice voting system in their state.

Learn more ⬇️ #RankedChoiceVoting
New Poll: As Midterms Loom, Voters Back Open Primaries to Make Congress Work Better | Unite America
Majorities say primaries contribute to political division, and opening them to all voters would improve representation and governance
www.uniteamerica.org
January 27, 2026 at 7:38 PM
In November, voters in Fort Collins, CO used #RankedChoiceVoting for the first time.

A post-election poll found that:

➡️72% of voters were satisfied w/ ranked choice voting
➡️62% want to expand it to more elections
➡️69% say it's easy

Learn more ⬇️
fairvote.org/press/poll-f...
Poll: 72% of Fort Collins Voters Satisfied with Ranked Choice Voting, 62% Support Expansion to More Elections - FairVote
Over 60% of Fort Collins voters want to expand ranked choice voting to more elections. Fort Collins used RCV for the first time in November.
fairvote.org
January 27, 2026 at 5:42 PM