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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 7h

Fixing our electoral system with #InstantRunoffVoting will lead to #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners because it changes the incentives. Their job is to run the government, not burn it down.
#MoreChoiceMoreVoice #RankedChoiceVoting

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 7h

The blame game continues on the 8th day of the government shutdown. Finger pointing abounds and no progress is made while government employees sink into debt or work without pay. The system is broken!

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 23h

The system needs to be fixed! #InstantRunoffVoting (aka #RankedChoiceVoting) brings down the temperature of elections and changes the incentives.

Read more: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pati...

Get involved: www.BetterBallotSC.org/join

Donate today: www.BetterBalotSC.org/donate

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 2d

It's spooky season! Vote today on YOUR favorite spooky season activity: app.rankedvote.co/rv/ak7t0i4bd...

This #RankedChoiceVoting poll lets us find the true majority favorite because we can rank our choices. Check out what #MoreChoiceMoreVoice looks like!

#InstantRunoffVoting #majoritywinners

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 4d

BBSC was OUT today! From a Legislative Day with Delta Kappa Gamma to the SC Universal Unitarian Fall Festival to SC Pride, we showed up and educated people about the benefits of #InstantRunoffVoting! Thank you to everyone who helped and welcome to all our new supporters!

#RankedChoiceVoting

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 4d

SC already uses #RankedChoiceVoting to enfranchise overseas military and absentee voters. Let's expand its use and enfranchise more South Carolinians!
Watch: www.youtube.com/shorts/CHpmT...

#InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #VoteLIkeAVet #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners #SCPol

#RankedChoiceVoting Protects Military Voters

YouTube video by FairVote

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 6d

Let's fix the system! When we fix the system, everything else is easier to fix. Show your support for #InstantRunoffVoting (aka #RankedChoiceVoting) by signing our petition!https://www.betterballotsc.org/show_your_support

#MoreChoiceMoreVoice #bridgebuildersnotbridgeburners #MajorityWinners

Sign Today For Better Representation with Majority Winners

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 7d

We have a solution! #InstantRunoffVoting solves the problem of vote splitting and low-attended runoffs!

Want to know about #IRV? Check out BetterBallotSC.org/Why_IRV

Read more about the candidates: www.live5news.com/2025/09/19/m...

#RankedChoiceVoting #majoritywinners #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #RCV

Ready for vote splitting and underattended runoffs? Nancy Mace's seat has 9+ contenders already

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 7d

More than nine candidates have filed for Congressional District 1, with more preparing to do so. Crowded fields lead to vote splitting and candidates whom the majority may not prefer, even with runoffs. Runoffs have notoriously low turnout, typically half that of the partisan primaries.

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 8d

Join the movement: www.betterballotsc.org/join

Donate to the movement: www.betterballotsc.org/donate

#MoreChoiceMoreVoice #bridgebuildersnotbridgeburners #RankedChoiceVoting

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 8d

Plurality elections often result in non-majority winners in crowded fields. We want #majoritywinners who represent us We can get them with #InstantRunoffVoting. Watch for more: youtube.com/shorts/kA3Cy...

Majority Rules?!?! We'll see...

YouTube video by Better Ballot SC

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 9d

Yes!!

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 9d

Right now, South Carolina service members overseas already use #RankedChoiceVoting to make sure their ballots count in runoff elections. By expanding RCV statewide, South Carolina can lead the way in protecting every voice, ensuring no voter is left behind, at home or abroad.

#instantrunoffvoting

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 9d

If you care about making every vote count, no matter where someone is serving or living, take a minute to read FairVote’s new report: “Ranked Choice Voting Protects Military and Overseas Voters.” Read more: fairvote.org/report/ranke...

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 11d

Gerrymandering: Let's fight fire with water

Watch now: www.youtube.com/shorts/BhWiR...

#instantrunoffvoting #RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice

Fighting Fire With Water: The Real Fix for Gerrymandering

YouTube video by FairVote

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 13d

"My hope is that...we'll see just a more cooperative and clean and civil climate develop."
- #InstantRunoffVoting Support in SC

Tell us why you want to see #IRV in SC!
Watch more: youtube.com/shorts/gkRKi...

#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice

"A more cooperative and clean and civil climate"

YouTube video by Better Ballot SC

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 14d

Join us to learn about the state of the movement. What are we doing & what can YOU do to improve civility in our communities?

Columbia, Charleston, in person, & everywhere virtually. RSVP today: www.betterballotsc.org/events

#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #bridgebuildersnotbridgeburners

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 15d

That's why ranked choice voting is so great. It eliminates the spoiler effect and allows 3rd parties to compete fairly. Fair competition will improve ALL the parties.

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 15d

"We need real progress, not more politics." Organizations "are working to reform our system through such initiatives as ranked-choice voting and open primaries."

Read more: www.postandcourier.com/opinion/comm...

#InstantRunoffVoting #RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice

Commentary: It's time for a third-party Senate candidate in South Carolina

Former Democratic US Senate nominee Elliott Close says major parties are too extremist, calls for independent candidate against Lindsey Graham in 2026 election.

www.postandcourier.com

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you @emergesc.bsky.social for having President Nicole Sanchez present at one of their trainings.

Educating people about the benefits of #InstantRunoffVoting is a key part of our mission! If you'd like your group to learn more about #IRV, comment below or DM us.

#RankedChoiceVoting

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 17d

Yes!!! A great upgrade to the way that we vote!

Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 17d

#InstantRunoffVoting can improve democracy! Watch to learn more: www.youtube.com/shorts/ZJ2q8...

#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice

How #RankedChoiceVoting Improves Our Democracy

YouTube video by FairVote

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 20d

We're an entirely volunteer-run organization, but to take this movement to the next level, we need staff. Please donate today to capitalize on the momentum we're building and help push the movement to the next level!
#instantrunoffvoting #RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you to everyone who voted! We avoided a non-majority winner by using #InstantRunoffVoting and President Nicole Sanchez will look fabulous at @CVofSC's Green Tie.

To check out the results: (app.rankedvote.co/rv/r43f6op3a...)

#RankedChoiceVoting #MajorityWinners #MoreChoiceMoreVoice

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 22d

The American Bar Association's Task Force on American Democracy supports #InstantRunoffVoting!
Read more: www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
#RankedChoiceVoting #electoralreform #MoreChoiceMoreVoice

American Bar Association
Read: Task Force for American Democracy Report

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