3 candidates in Wisconsin’s Dem primary for Gov. – Sara Rodriguez, Mandela Barnes, & Missy Hughes – dropped out after early voting began. Voters who already voted for these candidates will have no say in the race. With ranked choice voting, those votes wouldn't be wasted.

Join @unite-ny.bsky.social on Wednesday, July 29 @ 6pm ET for a virtual panel discussion on the voting rights case that brought proportional #RankedChoiceVoting to Newburgh, NY. The panel features David Imamura & Amy B. Marion, lead attorneys in the case. Register⬇️ bit.ly/3RfbhAn

Why don’t more independents run for office? In a word: "spoilers." Our choose-one elections discourage independent & third-party candidates from running, & discourage voters from supporting them. Ranked choice voting would solve the spoiler problem, and give voters more choice.

Winners of RCV races tend to be ranked highly on many ballots, even beyond the majority needed to be elected. For example, 71% of DC primary voters ranked mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George in their top three choices.

In Washington, DC’s first #RankedChoiceVoting election, voters across all eight wards were likely to rank 2 or more candidates on their ballots. In the mayoral primary, voters in Wards 7 and 8 were most likely to use all five rankings.

In the last week, Honolulu, HI; Irvine, CA; and Longmont, CO put ranked choice voting on their November ballots. Voters in those cities will decide whether to join the 50 cities, counties, & states already using RCV. FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter shares what this momentum means for our democracy.

On July 20, the Honolulu Charter Review Commission voted 10-3 to put a ranked choice voting measure on the November 2026 ballot. If passed, RCV would be used to elect the mayor, City Council, and prosecuting attorney for Honolulu starting in 2032.

On July 14, the Longmont, CO City Council voted 6-1 to put a ranked choice voting measure on the November 2026 ballot. If it passes, RCV will be used in city elections starting in 2029. Longmont has over 100,000 residents, and is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S.

Voters are frustrated with their choices on the ballot, then feel ignored by elected officials. The Voter Choice Act would help fix those problems – making it easier for cities & states to adopt #RankedChoiceVoting. Rachel Hutchinson explains. #VoterChoiceAct

A new bill in Congress would help more cities and states adopt ranked choice voting. Ask Congress to support the Voter Choice Act at the link below, & read on to learn more. #VoterChoiceAct 🧵

Graham Platner has ended his Senate campaign, & Maine Democrats will soon pick a new nominee. Among potential replacements are 3 candidates from the Dem governor's primary. Ranked choice voting meant those candidates are relatively unscathed from the primary – and have support from most Dem voters.

Proportional ranked choice voting delivers both majority rule and minority voice. Our new report examines how it helps voters from different neighborhoods win fair representation in local elections. 🧵

Our deep dive on Maine's 2026 primaries shows how many voters ranked each candidate on their ballots. In the contested Dem gov primary, ➡️77% ranked winner Hannah Pingree ➡️70% ranked Nirav Shah ➡️62% ranked Troy Jackson ➡️73% ranked Shenna Bellows ➡️53% ranked Angus King III

Over 250 years, America's institutions have been renewed by those who challenged them, improved them, & fought to access them. Their efforts brought us closer to the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. As we celebrate, we look to continue that tradition. Happy 4th!

In a new SurveyUSA poll, 78% of Washington, DC voters say ranked choice voting is simple, and 74% say they like the ability to rank candidates. @dcnewsnow.bsky.social spoke w/ FairVote’s Deb Otis about what the poll results mean for RCV in the District.

After months of worrying about a potential “lockout,” both parties will have a candidate in California’s general election for governor. But avoiding a lockout this time doesn’t address the issue for the future. What would? Ranked choice voting. Rachel Hutchinson explains.

What did it take to win Maryland's crowded primaries? According to data from @rcvmd.org, nearly 80 primaries were won w/ less than a majority of votes – as little as 32%. With ranked choice voting, candidates need broad support to win – no matter how many people run.

The reviews are in for DC's first ranked choice voting elections📊 78% of voters say RCV is simple, and 74% like ranking candidates! "RCV gives voters more voice & more power, and I am excited to see voters taking advantage of it." – @lisadtrice.bsky.social of @growdemocracydc.bsky.social

With full ranking data now available from Maine’s ranked choice voting primary, we can take a deeper look into voter behavior. Key findings from our analysis: 🔢Voters used their rankings 🤝Cross-endorsements made a difference ✅Winners had strong consensus support

What did Washington, DC voters say about their experience with ranked choice voting? Watch our collab with @rankthedistrict.bsky.social! ➡️"It’s going to make candidates work harder" ➡️"It feels less black and white" ➡️"It was a pleasure"

In Maine's Democratic primary for governor, ranked choice voting did exactly what it's supposed to. #RankedChoiceVoting identified the candidate with the deepest and broadest support. FairVote's Avram Reisman explains.

Maryland & New York held primaries this week, with many open seats attracting crowded fields. Several key races were won w/ less than a majority of the vote – as little as 32%. With ranked choice voting, candidates need majority support to win – no matter how many people run.

A new @surveyusa.bsky.social poll finds supermajorities of Washington, DC voters say ranked choice voting is simple & they support it. Key findings 📊 ✅78% of voters say their RCV ballot is simple to complete 🔢74% support ranking candidates

Prof @spenceroverton.bsky.social in @thehill.com: Nonpartisan redistricting "cannot solve the deeper problems created by single-member, winner-take-all districts." Proportional representation is a "more durable reform" that will end gerrymandering & help restore protections for voters of color.

"Democracy is not just about measuring intensity. It is also about finding common ground." In Maine, ranked choice voting delivered "not simply a winner, but nominees who could bring the most people together." – @davedaley.bsky.social in @globeopinion.bsky.social

Key results & takeaways from Maine's ranked choice voting primaries: 👥Turnout reached record highs 🤝Candidates embraced RCV like never before, w/ cross-endorsements in both parties' primaries 🗳️Candidates won w/ majority support, instead of just 25% of the vote

On Tuesday, voters in Washington, DC used ranked choice voting for the first time. @lisadtrice.bsky.social proposed the ballot initiative that brought RCV to DC. Lisa shares what RCV means for her and our nation's capital ⬇️ @growdemocracydc.bsky.social

In yesterday's Georgia primary runoffs, turnout fell statewide by 24%. Some races saw turnout drop by more than 60%. Past statewide runoffs have cost GA taxpayers as much as $75 million. These are predictable problems w/ runoffs, which ranked choice voting would solve.

“@rankthedistrict.bsky.social volunteers spoke w/ thousands of voters as they entered poll sites, and most were familiar and comfortable with ranked choice voting.” – @lisadtrice.bsky.social, @growdemocracydc.bsky.social

Our initial takeaways from DC’s 1st ranked choice voting election: 👍 Voters – incl. Mayor Muriel Bowser – told media RCV was easy 🗳️ Voting largely went smoothly, w/ some hiccups like a late rush of voters 🔢 At-large & Ward 1 DC Council Dem primaries likely to go to RCV counts