Ranked Ballot Initiative of Toronto (RaBIT)
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It's almost time, Scarborough-Rouge Park! On Monday it's your chance to get out & vote in the #Ward25 by-election.
We've been asking candidates to take our RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots, & 8 have so far!
Thanks to our pledge-takers. Is your preferred candidate on this list?
#TOPoli
We've been asking candidates to take our RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots, & 8 have so far!
Thanks to our pledge-takers. Is your preferred candidate on this list?
#TOPoli
Today's the day! If you haven't yet, get out and vote, #Ward25! It's up to you, Scarborough-Rouge Park, to mark your ballot.
#TOPoli #ElectionDay
#TOPoli #ElectionDay
Congratulations to Toronto's newly-elected City Councillor, Neethan Shan!
@neethanshan.bsky.social has been a supporter of ranked ballots in the past and we look forward to him continuing that support in the future as Scarborough-Rouge Park's newest representative at City Hall.
#TOPoli
@neethanshan.bsky.social has been a supporter of ranked ballots in the past and we look forward to him continuing that support in the future as Scarborough-Rouge Park's newest representative at City Hall.
#TOPoli
October 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Congratulations to Toronto's newly-elected City Councillor, Neethan Shan!
@neethanshan.bsky.social has been a supporter of ranked ballots in the past and we look forward to him continuing that support in the future as Scarborough-Rouge Park's newest representative at City Hall.
#TOPoli
@neethanshan.bsky.social has been a supporter of ranked ballots in the past and we look forward to him continuing that support in the future as Scarborough-Rouge Park's newest representative at City Hall.
#TOPoli
Today's the day! If you haven't yet, get out and vote, #Ward25! It's up to you, Scarborough-Rouge Park, to mark your ballot.
#TOPoli #ElectionDay
#TOPoli #ElectionDay
It's almost time, Scarborough-Rouge Park! On Monday it's your chance to get out & vote in the #Ward25 by-election.
We've been asking candidates to take our RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots, & 8 have so far!
Thanks to our pledge-takers. Is your preferred candidate on this list?
#TOPoli
We've been asking candidates to take our RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots, & 8 have so far!
Thanks to our pledge-takers. Is your preferred candidate on this list?
#TOPoli
September 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Today's the day! If you haven't yet, get out and vote, #Ward25! It's up to you, Scarborough-Rouge Park, to mark your ballot.
#TOPoli #ElectionDay
#TOPoli #ElectionDay
Are you doomscrolling to fight off the Sunday Scaries? Tomorrow is not just another Monday, it's voting day in Scarborough-Rouge Park!
It's time to cast your ballot, #Ward25, and RaBIT is here to help you make your voting choice. 🧵
#TOPoli #RankedBallots
It's time to cast your ballot, #Ward25, and RaBIT is here to help you make your voting choice. 🧵
#TOPoli #RankedBallots
September 28, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Are you doomscrolling to fight off the Sunday Scaries? Tomorrow is not just another Monday, it's voting day in Scarborough-Rouge Park!
It's time to cast your ballot, #Ward25, and RaBIT is here to help you make your voting choice. 🧵
#TOPoli #RankedBallots
It's time to cast your ballot, #Ward25, and RaBIT is here to help you make your voting choice. 🧵
#TOPoli #RankedBallots
Thanks to Donna LaRush, Scarborough-Rouge Park council candidate, for taking the RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots!
See what Donna has to say about why she supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
See what Donna has to say about why she supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
September 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Thanks to Donna LaRush, Scarborough-Rouge Park council candidate, for taking the RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots!
See what Donna has to say about why she supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
See what Donna has to say about why she supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
Thanks to Reza Khoshdel, Scarborough-Rouge Park council candidate, for taking the RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots!
See what Reza has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
See what Reza has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
September 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Thanks to Reza Khoshdel, Scarborough-Rouge Park council candidate, for taking the RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots!
See what Reza has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
See what Reza has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
Thanks to Jamil Kerr, Scarborough-Rouge Park council candidate, for taking the RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots!
See what Jamil has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
See what Jamil has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
September 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Thanks to Jamil Kerr, Scarborough-Rouge Park council candidate, for taking the RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots!
See what Jamil has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
See what Jamil has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
Thanks to Ashan Fernando, Scarborough-Rouge Park council candidate, for taking the RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots!
See what Ashan has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
See what Ashan has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
September 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Thanks to Ashan Fernando, Scarborough-Rouge Park council candidate, for taking the RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots!
See what Ashan has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
See what Ashan has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
Thanks to Zia Choudhary, Scarborough-Rouge Park council candidate, for taking the RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots!
See what Zia has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
See what Zia has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
September 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Thanks to Zia Choudhary, Scarborough-Rouge Park council candidate, for taking the RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots!
See what Zia has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
See what Zia has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
Thanks to Anita Anandarajan, Scarborough-Rouge Park council candidate, for taking the RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots!
See what Anita has to say about why she supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
See what Anita has to say about why she supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
September 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Thanks to Anita Anandarajan, Scarborough-Rouge Park council candidate, for taking the RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots!
See what Anita has to say about why she supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
See what Anita has to say about why she supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
Thanks to Darrell Brown, Scarborough-Rouge Park council candidate, for taking the RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots!
See what Darrell has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
See what Darrell has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
September 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Thanks to Darrell Brown, Scarborough-Rouge Park council candidate, for taking the RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots!
See what Darrell has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
See what Darrell has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
Thanks to Walter Alvarez-Bardales, Scarborough-Rouge Park council candidate, for taking the RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots!
See what Walter has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
See what Walter has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
September 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Thanks to Walter Alvarez-Bardales, Scarborough-Rouge Park council candidate, for taking the RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots!
See what Walter has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
See what Walter has to say about why he supports voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPoli #Ward25
It's almost time, Scarborough-Rouge Park! On Monday it's your chance to get out & vote in the #Ward25 by-election.
We've been asking candidates to take our RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots, & 8 have so far!
Thanks to our pledge-takers. Is your preferred candidate on this list?
#TOPoli
We've been asking candidates to take our RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots, & 8 have so far!
Thanks to our pledge-takers. Is your preferred candidate on this list?
#TOPoli
September 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
It's almost time, Scarborough-Rouge Park! On Monday it's your chance to get out & vote in the #Ward25 by-election.
We've been asking candidates to take our RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots, & 8 have so far!
Thanks to our pledge-takers. Is your preferred candidate on this list?
#TOPoli
We've been asking candidates to take our RaBIT pledge in support of #RankedBallots, & 8 have so far!
Thanks to our pledge-takers. Is your preferred candidate on this list?
#TOPoli
Scarborough-Rouge Park heads to the polls this weekend for advance voting in the #Ward25 by-election & so far 6 candidates have taken the RaBIT pledge.
See what they each had to say about their support of ranked ballots & voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
See what they each had to say about their support of ranked ballots & voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
September 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Scarborough-Rouge Park heads to the polls this weekend for advance voting in the #Ward25 by-election & so far 6 candidates have taken the RaBIT pledge.
See what they each had to say about their support of ranked ballots & voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
See what they each had to say about their support of ranked ballots & voting reform: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
Scarborough-Rouge Park, it's almost time to vote, & RaBIT is here to help!
We've asked all the candidates in the #Ward25 by-election to take our pledge to support ranked ballots - see which ones have taken the pledge so far: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPOli
We've asked all the candidates in the #Ward25 by-election to take our pledge to support ranked ballots - see which ones have taken the pledge so far: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPOli
September 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Scarborough-Rouge Park, it's almost time to vote, & RaBIT is here to help!
We've asked all the candidates in the #Ward25 by-election to take our pledge to support ranked ballots - see which ones have taken the pledge so far: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPOli
We've asked all the candidates in the #Ward25 by-election to take our pledge to support ranked ballots - see which ones have taken the pledge so far: https://www.rabit.ca/scarborough_rouge_park_by_election_2025
#TOPOli
"But while [ranked ballots] might be strictly non-partisan, it is decidedly pro-voter – and almost always produces a more positive, issue-focused campaign ... 96% [of survey respondants] said their ballot was easy to fill out."
Glad to see it, NYC!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Glad to see it, NYC!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The other winner in New York’s mayoral contest: ranked-choice voting | David Daley
Voters want more choice at the polls and more issue-driven campaigns. In the Democratic primary, they got both
www.theguardian.com
July 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
"But while [ranked ballots] might be strictly non-partisan, it is decidedly pro-voter – and almost always produces a more positive, issue-focused campaign ... 96% [of survey respondants] said their ballot was easy to fill out."
Glad to see it, NYC!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Glad to see it, NYC!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Happy ranked ballot voting day to those in New York voting in the Democratic mayoral candidate contest! We're watching from Toronto and look forward to seeing the results.
#TOPoli
#TOPoli
June 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Happy ranked ballot voting day to those in New York voting in the Democratic mayoral candidate contest! We're watching from Toronto and look forward to seeing the results.
#TOPoli
#TOPoli
A short primer on ranked choice voting, or ranked ballots from @britannica.com. Thanks for the shout-out of Canadian Conservative & Liberal Party leadership contests in this article!
Ranked choice voting was invented in the 1850s in Europe for multi-winner elections. In the 1870s, it was adapted to its current single-winner (or instant runoff) form.
Today, about 50 American voting jurisdictions have moved to a ranked choice system.
www.britannica.com/topic/altern...
Today, about 50 American voting jurisdictions have moved to a ranked choice system.
www.britannica.com/topic/altern...
Ranked voting | Pros and Cons, Explanation, Examples, & Facts | Britannica
Ranked voting is a method of election in which voters rank candidates in order of preference.
www.britannica.com
June 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A short primer on ranked choice voting, or ranked ballots from @britannica.com. Thanks for the shout-out of Canadian Conservative & Liberal Party leadership contests in this article!
Well, this is exciting news! We love to see places taking next steps in implementing ranked ballots for their municipal elections. This time, it’s Boston! City Council says yes to voting reform, now it’s off to the State for approval. We wish them luck! www.governing.com/politics/bos...
Boston City Council Approves Ranked-Choice Voting
To take effect, the city would need a green light from state lawmakers. A statewide RCV measure failed in Massachusetts in 2020.
www.governing.com
May 16, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Well, this is exciting news! We love to see places taking next steps in implementing ranked ballots for their municipal elections. This time, it’s Boston! City Council says yes to voting reform, now it’s off to the State for approval. We wish them luck! www.governing.com/politics/bos...
Enjoy voting by ranked ballot, federal Liberal Party members - there's still time in the leadership contest!
And then take a moment to sign our petition: if political parties can use ranked ballots to elect leaders, the rest of us should be able to, too.
www.rabit.ca/sign_the_pet...
And then take a moment to sign our petition: if political parties can use ranked ballots to elect leaders, the rest of us should be able to, too.
www.rabit.ca/sign_the_pet...
Sign the Petition
Ranked Ballot Initiative of Toronto
www.rabit.ca
March 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Enjoy voting by ranked ballot, federal Liberal Party members - there's still time in the leadership contest!
And then take a moment to sign our petition: if political parties can use ranked ballots to elect leaders, the rest of us should be able to, too.
www.rabit.ca/sign_the_pet...
And then take a moment to sign our petition: if political parties can use ranked ballots to elect leaders, the rest of us should be able to, too.
www.rabit.ca/sign_the_pet...
We so admire everyone putting themselves forward to run, but wouldn’t it be great if they had a real mandate, not winning “by just a few votes”?
A ranked ballot could have given the next Don Valley West school trustee a true majority.
We deserve better elections.
#TOPoli #VotingReform
A ranked ballot could have given the next Don Valley West school trustee a true majority.
We deserve better elections.
#TOPoli #VotingReform
“This little by-election will be won by just a few votes.” Former teacher Stacey Cline, Thorncliffe Park organizer Masood Alam, and 8 other candidates vie for school trustee in Monday’s Don Valley West by-election. thelocal.to/don-valley-w...
'It’s Never-Ending'—Another By-Election in Don Valley West | The Local
Candidates for TDSB trustee in Ward 11 are up against winter weather and election fatigue in a ward that will have four votes in less than a year.
thelocal.to
March 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
We so admire everyone putting themselves forward to run, but wouldn’t it be great if they had a real mandate, not winning “by just a few votes”?
A ranked ballot could have given the next Don Valley West school trustee a true majority.
We deserve better elections.
#TOPoli #VotingReform
A ranked ballot could have given the next Don Valley West school trustee a true majority.
We deserve better elections.
#TOPoli #VotingReform
Thank you, Ontarians!
To all the candidates, those who took our pledge and even those who didn't, thank you for putting yourself forward and working so hard on your campaigns.
Thank you to everyone who reached out to their local candidates to get them to take our pledge.
To all the candidates, those who took our pledge and even those who didn't, thank you for putting yourself forward and working so hard on your campaigns.
Thank you to everyone who reached out to their local candidates to get them to take our pledge.
February 28, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Thank you, Ontarians!
To all the candidates, those who took our pledge and even those who didn't, thank you for putting yourself forward and working so hard on your campaigns.
Thank you to everyone who reached out to their local candidates to get them to take our pledge.
To all the candidates, those who took our pledge and even those who didn't, thank you for putting yourself forward and working so hard on your campaigns.
Thank you to everyone who reached out to their local candidates to get them to take our pledge.
Still true… Polls close at 9, so you’ve still got time!
If you’re on your way home, make sure to mark you ballot on your way!
If you’re on your way home, make sure to mark you ballot on your way!
There are still lots of hours left to vote today (and the weather seems a bit better than this morning...)
Plenty of time to get out there and mark your ballot!
Ontario: GO VOTE!
#OnPoli #RankedBallots
Plenty of time to get out there and mark your ballot!
Ontario: GO VOTE!
#OnPoli #RankedBallots
Election Day's tomorrow & almost 60 candidates from across the province have taken the RaBIT pledge!
Want to know if your chosen candidate is one? Want to know if your chosen party has committed to restoring local choice?
Read our latest newsletter! https://www.rabit.ca/here_s_where_they_stand
Want to know if your chosen candidate is one? Want to know if your chosen party has committed to restoring local choice?
Read our latest newsletter! https://www.rabit.ca/here_s_where_they_stand
February 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Still true… Polls close at 9, so you’ve still got time!
If you’re on your way home, make sure to mark you ballot on your way!
If you’re on your way home, make sure to mark you ballot on your way!
There are still lots of hours left to vote today (and the weather seems a bit better than this morning...)
Plenty of time to get out there and mark your ballot!
Ontario: GO VOTE!
#OnPoli #RankedBallots
Plenty of time to get out there and mark your ballot!
Ontario: GO VOTE!
#OnPoli #RankedBallots
Election Day's tomorrow & almost 60 candidates from across the province have taken the RaBIT pledge!
Want to know if your chosen candidate is one? Want to know if your chosen party has committed to restoring local choice?
Read our latest newsletter! https://www.rabit.ca/here_s_where_they_stand
Want to know if your chosen candidate is one? Want to know if your chosen party has committed to restoring local choice?
Read our latest newsletter! https://www.rabit.ca/here_s_where_they_stand
February 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
There are still lots of hours left to vote today (and the weather seems a bit better than this morning...)
Plenty of time to get out there and mark your ballot!
Ontario: GO VOTE!
#OnPoli #RankedBallots
Plenty of time to get out there and mark your ballot!
Ontario: GO VOTE!
#OnPoli #RankedBallots
ICYMI last night…
It’s voting day! Let’s get out there and do it!
It’s voting day! Let’s get out there and do it!
Election Day's tomorrow & almost 60 candidates from across the province have taken the RaBIT pledge!
Want to know if your chosen candidate is one? Want to know if your chosen party has committed to restoring local choice?
Read our latest newsletter! https://www.rabit.ca/here_s_where_they_stand
Want to know if your chosen candidate is one? Want to know if your chosen party has committed to restoring local choice?
Read our latest newsletter! https://www.rabit.ca/here_s_where_they_stand
February 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
ICYMI last night…
It’s voting day! Let’s get out there and do it!
It’s voting day! Let’s get out there and do it!
Election Day's tomorrow & almost 60 candidates from across the province have taken the RaBIT pledge!
Want to know if your chosen candidate is one? Want to know if your chosen party has committed to restoring local choice?
Read our latest newsletter! https://www.rabit.ca/here_s_where_they_stand
Want to know if your chosen candidate is one? Want to know if your chosen party has committed to restoring local choice?
Read our latest newsletter! https://www.rabit.ca/here_s_where_they_stand
February 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Election Day's tomorrow & almost 60 candidates from across the province have taken the RaBIT pledge!
Want to know if your chosen candidate is one? Want to know if your chosen party has committed to restoring local choice?
Read our latest newsletter! https://www.rabit.ca/here_s_where_they_stand
Want to know if your chosen candidate is one? Want to know if your chosen party has committed to restoring local choice?
Read our latest newsletter! https://www.rabit.ca/here_s_where_they_stand