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UpVote Virginia @upvoteva.bsky.social · 8d

'White called the Braddock contest “the perfect situation. 4 qualified candidates running for this office. An engaged electorate who can grasp #rankedchoicevoting and rank those 4 candidates in order of how they support them, and we can identify a candidate who has the majority of the support.”'

Four Democrats compete in Braddock District primary with all-digital ranked choice voting

Democrats in Fairfax County’s Braddock District will head to the polls Saturday to pick their nominee for the Board of Supervisors.

wjla.com

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Arlington Young Democrats @arlingtonyoungdems.bsky.social · 10d

🍂👻 October is stacked for AYD: we’re talking late-night laughs at After Dark, a spooky Halloween bash, a chance to learn about running for e-board ahead of our elections, and even a crash course in ranked choice voting w/ @UpVoteVA! Head to 🔗 in bio for event details!

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UpVote Virginia @upvoteva.bsky.social · 12d

Join us at the polls and grow the RCV movement🗳️.

Sign Up: UpVoteVa.org/polls

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Rank the Vote @rankthevoteusa.bsky.social · 22d

Hear Liz White from @upvoteva.bsky.social give an overview of #RankedChoiceVoting. What it is, how it works, and what it can do to make our elections better!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW6v...

www.youtube.com

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Virginia Organizing @nnvaorg.bsky.social · Sep 10

@upvoteva.bsky.social #VotingRights #DisabilityVotingRights
📣 #September 8 through 12 is Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW)! Del 8 al 12 de #septiembre es la semana del derecho al voto de las personas con discapacidad📣

Are you ready to vote this November?
¿Estás listo para votar este noviembre?

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UpVote Virginia @upvoteva.bsky.social · Sep 8

We just spent a really special day on the river w/ RAFT for America. Voters from across the political spectrum participated, & along the way, we rowed together, turned strangers into friends, & found ways to disagree w/o losing sight of each other’s humanity. (Plus a plug for #rankedchoicevoting!)

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UpVote Virginia @upvoteva.bsky.social · Aug 28

As Virginia heads into another election season (every year for us!), it's time to take a hard look at our local elections, where crowded fields often lead to winners with nowhere near the majority of voters' support.

Tell Your Legislator: Time to rethink local elections in Virginia — UpVote Virginia

As our recent op‑ed points out, Virginia voters face a pivotal election season—not just for statewide and legislative seats, but in a multitude of contested local races, many featuring three or mor...

upvoteva.org

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UpVote Virginia @upvoteva.bsky.social · Jul 31

🗣️Tune in for a conversation with Jason Melendez and our Program Director Tamara about the role young people play in politics and how Ranked Choice Voting empowers the voices of young voters!

▶️Watch here: youtu.be/ewvsUO1ERsc

The Role of Young People in Politics with Jason Melendez

YouTube video by UpVote Virginia

youtu.be

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · Jul 27

"The fact is, our electoral system is not perfect. We have room to grow to build a democracy that is more representative and reflective of those who live in it.

That is why #RankedChoiceVoting should be adopted in the U.S."

– @mattroyer.bsky.social

Ranked Choice Voting Just Makes Sense 🤷‍♂️

More options. Less negativity. Real representation.

bytheballot.substack.com

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UpVote Virginia @upvoteva.bsky.social · Jul 28

We had a great time on JamesPod talking about #rankedchoicevoting in Virginia! www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rCK...

Why Virginia should be all in on Rank Choice Voting.

YouTube video by JamesPod

www.youtube.com

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UpVote Virginia @upvoteva.bsky.social · Jul 14

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 Another RCV success to add to the list. The Washington D.C. Council approved a budget amendment to fund the implementation of RCV in 2026 in an 8-4 vote!

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Rank the Vote @rankthevoteusa.bsky.social · Jul 10

"In an era of political division, #RankedChoiceVoting offers something truly valuable: a rare reform that benefits both parties & voters alike."

@upvoteva.bsky.social's Liz White highlights two recent examples of how #RCV could benefit #VA voters in crowded races👇 richmond.com/opinion/colu...

Commentary: Ranked choice voting improves democracy. Will Va. embrace it?

Both parties should recognize that RCV rewards candidates who build broad coalitions rather than appeal to narrow factions — exactly the skills needed for general election success.

richmond.com

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · Jul 8

"Both parties should see #RankedChoiceVoting rewards candidates who build coalitions rather than appeal to narrow factions — skills needed for general election success. RCV is a rare reform that benefits parties & voters alike."

– @upvoteva.bsky.social's Liz White for @richmond.com

Read more ⬇️

Commentary: Ranked choice voting improves democracy. Will Va. embrace it?

Both parties should recognize that RCV rewards candidates who build broad coalitions rather than appeal to narrow factions — exactly the skills needed for general election success.

richmond.com

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UpVote Virginia @upvoteva.bsky.social · Jul 8

"From the recent Dem LG primary to the CD11 special election primaries, Virginia has two real-time examples of how #rankedchoicevoting could benefit voters in crowded races.

Both demonstrate why it's time for Virginia's political parties to further embrace RCV."

upvoteva.org/blog/op-ed-t...

Op-Ed: To improve democracy, embrace ranked voting — UpVote Virginia

Richmond Times-Dispatch | July 8, 2025 By Liz White This year, Virginia voters have been going to the polls for critical elections across the commonwealth, and in many cases, they've seen a lot o...

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · Jul 7

NEW from @postopinions.bsky.social Editorial Board:

“DC voters overwhelmingly passed Initiative 83 to establish #RankedChoiceVoting… and allow voters unregistered with a party to participate in partisan primaries.

These reforms would dramatically improve democracy in the city.”

Opinion | D.C. Democrats tarnish themselves by resisting ranked-choice voting

Initiative 83 would make the election system fairer. The D.C. Council should fund its implementation.

www.washingtonpost.com

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UpVote Virginia @upvoteva.bsky.social · Jun 24

See how CNN is helping New Yorkers practice #rankedchoicevoting before they cast their primary ballots today!

Get the scoop on how ranked-choice voting works

Get a taste of how ranked-choice voting works by ranking your five favorite ice cream flavors. Then follow along as the votes get counted and we find out which flavor tops the cone.

www.cnn.com

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UpVote Virginia @upvoteva.bsky.social · Jun 23

We are thrilled to announce the addition of Monique Gatling-Way to our Foundation Board of Directors.

She has years of experience in organizing, leadership, voter engagement, and strengthening community resilience. We are so excited to have her on our team!

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UpVote Virginia @upvoteva.bsky.social · Jun 23

On June 24, NYC will use #RankedChoiceVoting for its primary elections!

How did it go in 2021?

✅ 95% of NYC voters said RCV was simple
✅ 77% said they wanted to keep using RCV
✅ 87% ranked 2 or more candidates

Learn more 👇
fairvote.org/press/new-yo...

What to Expect in New York City's Ranked Choice Voting Elections on June 24 - FairVote

New York City voters will use ranked choice voting in their primaries for the third time. In a 2021 poll, 95% of voters said it was simple.

fairvote.org

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UpVote Virginia @upvoteva.bsky.social · Jun 23

"We need more democracy, not less. Ranked-choice voting would open that door. Either party could strengthen democracy and put country over party by implementing ranked-choice voting in party-primary elections."

Letter: I’ve stopped giving money to politicians

Put simply, both parties are hopeless. If I look to them for the hope that so many of us need right now, I find nothing.

alextimes.com

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UpVote Virginia @upvoteva.bsky.social · Jun 23

"The tightness in the race to be Virginia’s No. 2 is a timely reminder of the value in letting voters rank their preferences so that the candidate with the broadest base of support prevails in multiway races."
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | New York mayor primary spurs unwarranted freakout about instant runoffs

New York’s mayoral election is going like it’s supposed to. Virginia shows why.

www.washingtonpost.com

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UpVote Virginia @upvoteva.bsky.social · Jun 23

Dem LG nom Ghazala Hashmi supports #RankedChoiceVoting! "There's a positive benefit, esp when you have [so] many candidates, to do RCV so there's more opportunity for voters to be able to express their preferences. That said, I think the result would have been the same."
www.npr.org/podcasts/381...

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi

Join Kojo and resident analyst Tom Sherwood on Fridays at noon for our weekly review of the politics, policies and personalities in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Each week Kojo and...

www.npr.org

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · Jun 22

“With #RankedChoiceVoting, candidates run more positive campaigns — or even ‘cross-endorse’ one another. And instead of worrying about ‘wasting’ their vote or the lesser of two evils, voters can rank their honest preferences." – FairVote's Deb Otis

How ranked choice voting works: A guide ahead of New York City's primary

Instead of picking one candidate for mayor, primary voters can rank up to five. The system has gained popularity (and stirred some controversy) in jurisdictions around the U.S.

www.nbcnews.com

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · Jun 22

#RankedChoiceVoting will give NYC voters more choice on June 24.

"With so many options, NYC will choose their next mayor like they pick ice cream in the summer. Even if your top choice doesn't make it, you can still get flavors or candidates you prefer."

Making elections more democratic? It's like picking ice cream.

The candidates for mayor in the nation’s largest city are, arguably, as diverse as the residents they seek to represent.

www.usatoday.com

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · Jun 17

Today, Charlottesville, VA voters are using #RankedChoiceVoting for the first time!

This is a big milestone for better elections in Virginia. Kudos to Sally Hudson, @upvoteva.bsky.social, & many others.

www.vpm.org/elections/20...

Charlottesville City Council primary city’s first to use ranked choice voting

“We're finally moving toward a system where we're embracing diversity by design.”

www.vpm.org

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · Jun 18

Yesterday’s Dem primary for Lt. Gov. of Virginia was won w/ just 27% of the vote – and 2 other candidates finished within 1 point.

In crowded primaries, #RankedChoiceVoting can deliver majority winners & unite a party behind its strongest candidate. @upvoteva.bsky.social

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