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FairVote Illinois
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A nonpartisan, grassroots organization working for better elections. Join the movement to bring ranked choice voting to Illinois!

🔗: FairVoteIllinois.org/links
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fairvoteil.bsky.social
Like seriously do we actually even pick our leaders??? We need ranked choice voting now y'all. Go to link bio, tell your friends. Let's fix this.

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#Chicago #ChicagoIllinois #Illinois #Politics #ChicagoPolitics #IllinoisPolitics
We need ranked choice voting
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December 7, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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fairvote.bsky.social
"Voters can't afford systems that hand victory to unrepresentative candidates & make them play games. #RankedChoiceVoting won't solve every democratic ailment, but it's a good step toward mending them."

– Profs. @ismarvolic.bsky.social, Andy Schultz, & David McCune
Ranked choice voting outperforms the winner-take-all system used to elect nearly every US politician
Ranked choice voting largely avoids the pitfalls of plurality voting, giving voters the power to express their true candidate preferences rather than being strategic.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
fairvoteil.bsky.social
🗞 @evanstonroundtable.bsky.social: "[The City of Evanston] is preparing to join a refiled lawsuit aimed at compelling the [@cookcountyclerk.bsky.social] to actually implement [ranked choice voting]." The legally binding November 2022 referendum "passed decisively with over 82% support."

#Evanston
Newspaper clipping from the Evanston Roundtable with a headline that reads "City will join second run of lawsuit over ranked choice voting."
December 5, 2025 at 12:43 AM
fairvoteil.bsky.social
Some thoughts for Giving Tuesday week.

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#GivingTuesday #Donate #RCV #RankedChoiceVoting #politics #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #money #mutualaid
Some thoughts for Giving Tuesday week.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
fairvoteil.bsky.social
FairVoteIllinois.org/donate 👈👈👈 This #GivingTuesday, we’re seeking donations to support our education campaigns to bring #RankedChoiceVoting to Chicago, Naperville, and Illinois!

#RCV #Democracy #Donate #Illinois #Chicago #Politics #ChicagoPolitics #IllinoisPolitics #Activism
A FairVote Illinois branded purple heart with text that reads "Donate Today: Please make a donation to support democracy, fair elections, and more choices for voters!"
December 2, 2025 at 10:55 PM
fairvoteil.bsky.social
The times they are a-changing. Pro-democracy reform could soon be coming to presidential primaries!

Support the momentum at www.fairvoteillinois.org/Donate

#RankedChoiceVoting #RCV #Democracy #Illinois #Politics #Election #IllinoisPolitics

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Newspaper clipping from Axios with a title that reads "Dems eye ranked choice voting for primaries"
December 1, 2025 at 9:10 PM
fairvoteil.bsky.social
What is Illinois's favorite Thanksgiving food? We used #RankedChoiceVoting to find out! After a contentious race and 7 rounds of tabulation, we found a true consensus majority winner: Stuffing! Thanks to the 96 voters!

#RCV #Democracy #Illinois #Thanksgiving #ThanksgivingDinner #Thanksgiving2025
November 28, 2025 at 8:35 PM
fairvoteil.bsky.social
www.fairvoteillinois.org/rcv_demo 👈👈👈

Vote for your favorite Thanksgiving food, Illinois!

#Thanksgiving #Illinois #Holidays #HappyHolidays #thanksgivingweek #thanksgivingfood #thanksgivingdinner #Thanksgivingbreak
Thanksgiving dinner table with food and text that reads "What is Illinois's Favorite Thanksgiving Dish? Vote now! Click the link in bio!"
November 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
fairvoteil.bsky.social
for you.

Click here or the 🔗 in bio to RSVP and get the Zoom link!: www.fairvoteillinois.org/statewide_me...

We'll discuss everything we accomplished this year and how we did on our goals. You'll also get to meet our new statewide organizer and discuss our main focus areas for 2026!
Playful postcard design that reads "Join us! Statewide Meeting on December 13 from 10-11AM; RSVP at FairVoteIllinois.org/events or click the link in bio!"
November 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
fairvoteil.bsky.social
Earlier this month, Minneapolis used #RankedChoiceVoting for its mayoral race! We interviewed voters to see how they enjoyed using it on the day of the election. Here's what they had to say: youtube.com/shorts/qyJyk...

#RCV #Minneapolis #Midwest #Democracy #Politics
How did Minneapolis voters feel about using #RankedChoiceVoting ?
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November 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
fairvoteil.bsky.social
One of our lead volunteers, Abigail, met with @chicagosmayor.bsky.social last week to discuss bringing #RankedChoiceVoting to Chicago to increase voter engagement, give voters more choices, and save $! The mayor was supportive!

#Chicago #ChicagoPolitics #RCV #ChicagoIllinois #Democracy #Illinois
FairVote Illinois volunteer Abigail Nichols talking with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Abigail is wearing a hat that says "Ask Me About Ranked Choice Voting, let's Rank Choice Chicago!" FairVote Illinois volunteer Abigail Nichols standing with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Abigail is wearing a hat that says "Ask Me About Ranked Choice Voting, let's Rank Choice Chicago!"
November 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
fairvoteil.bsky.social
Chicagoans try #RankedChoiceVoting pt. 3

Join us as we work to bring RCV to Chicago at FairVoteIllinois.org/join !

#RCV #Democracy #Politics #IllinoisPolitics #Chicago #ChicagoPolitics
November 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
fairvoteil.bsky.social
Huge thank you and best wishes to Rebecca! Rebecca Williams has been advocating for policy since 2017, starting with environmental work. In 2022, she joined FairVote Illinois as Statewide Organizer to help bring RCV to Illinois.

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November 15, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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Crowded primaries are healthy! (IT WOULD BE HEALTHIER IF WE HAD RANKED CHOICE VOTING. Shoutout to @fairvoteil.bsky.social )
November 4, 2025 at 4:39 AM
fairvoteil.bsky.social
Minneapolis is another midwestern major city that has implemented #RankedChoiceVoting; @jkmassey.bluesky.social, Executive Director of FairVote Minnesota, and I are out interviewing voters on their experience. Stay tuned!

#RCV #Democracy #Vote #Election2025 #Election
November 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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"We need elections that express the full will of voters, not just the loudest. #RankedChoiceVoting rewards collaboration over division, ideas over ideology, & conversation over extremism."

– @fairvotemn.bsky.social's Jeanne Massey in @minnpost.bsky.social ⬇️
Every ballot – and ranked choice voting – makes a difference - MinnPost
You have more power if you disregard those who suggest you should only pick one candidate in an ranked choice voting election.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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fairvote.bsky.social
#ElectionDay 2025 is just around the corner, & #RankedChoiceVoting will play a big role:

➡️ 14 cities & counties will use RCV
➡️ Ft. Collins, CO will use RCV for the 1st time
➡️ Voters in Greenbelt, MD will weigh-in on RCV adoption

Learn more⬇️
fairvote.org/how-ranked-c...
How ranked choice voting is shaping the 2025 elections - FairVote
The November 2025 elections are just around the corner, and voters in 14 cities and counties will use ranked choice voting.
fairvote.org
October 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
fairvoteil.bsky.social
Try out ranked choice voting! Vote for your favorite spooky activity here: app.rankedvote.co/rv/ak7t0i4bd...

#RankedChoiceVoting #Halloween #Fall #Quiz
betterballotsc.bsky.social Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · Oct 23
What's your favorite spooky activity? We have a frontrunner, but will it keep the top spot? Rank your choices today: app.rankedvote.co/rv/ak7t0i4bd...

#RankedChoiceVoting #InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
Click the link to vote Vote for your favorite spooky activities
October 24, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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fairvote.bsky.social
Tomorrow, Irish voters will go to the polls to choose their next president.

Ireland has used #RankedChoiceVoting in presidential elections since the republic was founded, and its experience shows how RCV can improve U.S. elections, too. ⬇️
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The Ireland presidential election will use ranked choice voting - FairVote
Ireland will hold its 2025 presidential election using ranked choice voting. Ireland has used RCV since the republic was founded.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
fairvoteil.bsky.social
#RankedChoiceVoting #RCV #Democracy #Memes #PoliticsMemes #RCVMemes
A meme format with text at the top that reads "rank your favorite music genre" followed by a ranked choice voting ballot with "lofi hip hop as the only option on the ballot"
October 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
fairvoteil.bsky.social
🗳 @fairvote.bsky.social: 18 cities across 9 states are using ranked choice voting in their elections this year! Read the full article at fairvote.org/the-2025-ele...

#RankedChoiceVoting #RCV #Democracy #Politics
Website article screenshot with title that reads "The 2025 Elections Using Ranked Choice Voting"
October 11, 2025 at 3:27 AM
fairvoteil.bsky.social
🧠 @psychologytoday.com: "A smattering of political science research finds that such methods [as ranked choice voting] would unwind the political paralysis caused by the centrifugal forces spinning American politics toward extremes."

Read the full article: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pati...
Magazine clipping from Psychology Today with headline that reads "How Ranked Choice Voting Could Help Save US Democracy"
October 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
fairvoteil.bsky.social
We met up with the Exec Director of @fairvotemn.bsky.social, Jeanne Massey! It was a joy to have a legendary electoral reform powerhouse player here in the Windy City! Pro-RCV reform is rapidly gaining momentum across the midwest. We're thrilled to have such an amazing partner!

#Chicago #Illinois
FairVote Illinois Chicago-based team standing alongside Jeanne Massey at a rooftop bar in Chicago with the Chicago skyline in the background
October 3, 2025 at 1:57 AM
fairvoteil.bsky.social
RCV IN THE NEWS: Our neighbors across the lake are fighting to expand democracy! We're continuing to watch closely as Rank MI Vote aims to collect 600,000 signatures across the Wolverine State to put a statewide referendum on their November 2026 ballot.

#Michigan #Midwest
Newspaper clipping with headline that reads "Michigan could have a ranked choice option if petition gathers enough signatures" and "The organizers aim to collect 600,000 signatures to ensure they have at least 426,000 valid names to qualify for 2026"
September 30, 2025 at 12:53 AM
fairvoteil.bsky.social
WE'RE HIRING!: Seeking a full-time statewide organizer to work on the front lines of a transformative movement to upgrade Illinois’ elections to ranked choice voting. Visit FairVoteIllinois.org/statewide_organizer or click the 🔗 in bio for more info and to apply!

Must be in the Chicagoland area.
FairVote Illinois logo alongside text that reads "We're hiring for a statewide organizer! Link in bio to apply!"
September 29, 2025 at 3:31 AM