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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.
They know it’s time to improve our elections with #RankedChoiceVoting.
Maine voters have used ranked choice voting successfully since 2018.
Now, Maine’s Supreme Court could weigh in on expanding RCV to general elections for state offices, like governor & legislature.
This could be big news for #RankedChoiceVoting ⬇️
Now, Maine’s Supreme Court could weigh in on expanding RCV to general elections for state offices, like governor & legislature.
This could be big news for #RankedChoiceVoting ⬇️
Maine Legislature passes ranked-choice voting expansion
Lawmakers also passed an order requesting the state law court to advise on whether the bill aligns with the state constitution.
www.mainepublic.org
February 12, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Maine voters have used ranked choice voting successfully since 2018.
Now, Maine’s Supreme Court could weigh in on expanding RCV to general elections for state offices, like governor & legislature.
This could be big news for #RankedChoiceVoting ⬇️
Now, Maine’s Supreme Court could weigh in on expanding RCV to general elections for state offices, like governor & legislature.
This could be big news for #RankedChoiceVoting ⬇️
Why does @welch.senate.gov support ranked choice voting?
At a time when most American voters feel unheard, RCV will “give a sense of greater civic voter participation and empowerment.”
Hear from Sen. Welch and @raskin.house.gov on the #RankedChoiceVoting Act. #RCVAct ⬇️
At a time when most American voters feel unheard, RCV will “give a sense of greater civic voter participation and empowerment.”
Hear from Sen. Welch and @raskin.house.gov on the #RankedChoiceVoting Act. #RCVAct ⬇️
February 12, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Why does @welch.senate.gov support ranked choice voting?
At a time when most American voters feel unheard, RCV will “give a sense of greater civic voter participation and empowerment.”
Hear from Sen. Welch and @raskin.house.gov on the #RankedChoiceVoting Act. #RCVAct ⬇️
At a time when most American voters feel unheard, RCV will “give a sense of greater civic voter participation and empowerment.”
Hear from Sen. Welch and @raskin.house.gov on the #RankedChoiceVoting Act. #RCVAct ⬇️
"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 ⬇️
– 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
"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 ⬇️
– Meredith Sumpter on repairing America's civic culture w/ #RankedChoiceVoting & #ProportionalRepresentation ⬇️
"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 ⬇️
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
"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 ⬇️
One answer: Proportional representation."
– Prof. Jennifer McCoy in @us.theconversation.com ⬇️
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
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
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
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
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 ⬇️
✅ 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
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 ⬇️
✅ Gives voters more choice & more voice
✅ Elects majority winners
✅ Can help lower the temperature of our politics
Learn more about #RankedChoiceVoting ⬇️
"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 ⬇️
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
"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 ⬇️
We can give voters lots of choice & get a majority winner. NJ needs #RankedChoiceVoting."
– @davedaley.bsky.social in @nj.com ⬇️
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
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
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
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
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⬇️
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
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⬇️
But the work isn't done.
Hear from Black authors about the past, present, & future of voting rights⬇️
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 ⬇️
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
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 ⬇️
It would prohibit ranked choice voting in all federal general elections.
Tell Congress to STOP the MEGA Act ⬇️
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
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
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
So, the winner will emerge victorious despite ~70% of voters supporting someone else.
#RankedChoiceVoting ensures winners have majority support.
Learn how⬇️
bit.ly/3O0TevO
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/
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
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/
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/
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 ⬇️
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
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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
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
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
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
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
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 ⬇️
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
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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
🔻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
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 ⬇️
🔻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 ⬇️
"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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
COMMENTARY: Ranked choice voting works for the Heisman, can work for Indiana too.
Ranked choice voting works for the Heisman, can work for Indiana too • Indiana Capital Chronicle
How did Indiana's national-champion quarterback Fernando Mendoza win the Heisman? Thirty-three touchdowns, an undefeated season — and ranked choice voting.
indianacapitalchronicle.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:30 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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
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 ⬇️
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
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 ⬇️
FairVote’s new report digs into it all & shares what to expect for #RankedChoiceVoting in 2026.
FairVote's Rachel Hutchinson gives us the highlights ⬇️
Read the full report here to learn about #RankedChoiceVoting in 2026. 👇
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
Read the full report here to learn about #RankedChoiceVoting in 2026. 👇
And 2026 offers opportunities to grow ranked choice voting even further.
Crowded primaries around the country will expose the flaws of choose-one voting.
High-profile #RankedChoiceVoting races in Alaska, Maine, and Washington, DC will put this reform in the national news.
Crowded primaries around the country will expose the flaws of choose-one voting.
High-profile #RankedChoiceVoting races in Alaska, Maine, and Washington, DC will put this reform in the national news.
February 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
And 2026 offers opportunities to grow ranked choice voting even further.
Crowded primaries around the country will expose the flaws of choose-one voting.
High-profile #RankedChoiceVoting races in Alaska, Maine, and Washington, DC will put this reform in the national news.
Crowded primaries around the country will expose the flaws of choose-one voting.
High-profile #RankedChoiceVoting races in Alaska, Maine, and Washington, DC will put this reform in the national news.
Voters in two cities voted for the proportional form of ranked choice voting:
✅ Skokie, IL
✅ Greenbelt, MD
✅ Skokie, IL
✅ Greenbelt, MD
Proportional Representation - FairVote
Proportional representation ensures elections are fair for all voters, and nearly all voters will help elect a candidate they support.
fairvote.org
February 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Voters in two cities voted for the proportional form of ranked choice voting:
✅ Skokie, IL
✅ Greenbelt, MD
✅ Skokie, IL
✅ Greenbelt, MD
The report includes new surveys from New York, California, Colorado, Virginia, and New Mexico. The takeaway?
Voters who use ranked choice voting ♥️ it and want to keep using it.
Voters who use ranked choice voting ♥️ it and want to keep using it.
February 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The report includes new surveys from New York, California, Colorado, Virginia, and New Mexico. The takeaway?
Voters who use ranked choice voting ♥️ it and want to keep using it.
Voters who use ranked choice voting ♥️ it and want to keep using it.
18 cities and counties held #RankedChoiceVoting elections in 2025.
They include first-time uses in three cities, and the largest ever ranked choice voting city election in New York City.🗽
They include first-time uses in three cities, and the largest ever ranked choice voting city election in New York City.🗽
February 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
18 cities and counties held #RankedChoiceVoting elections in 2025.
They include first-time uses in three cities, and the largest ever ranked choice voting city election in New York City.🗽
They include first-time uses in three cities, and the largest ever ranked choice voting city election in New York City.🗽
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 🧵
➡️ 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
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 🧵
➡️ Major RCV elections
➡️ New polling
➡️ New adoptions
➡️ The latest research
➡️ And more!
Here are a few highlights. #RankedChoiceVoting 🧵
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 👇
➡️ 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
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 👇
➡️ 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 👇