Democrats could be locked out of race for California governor - FairVote In the race to succeed California Governor Gavin Newsom, polling suggests Democrats might be “locked out" of the general election.

Learn how RCV would give voters more choices on their ballots AND representative outcomes in the California governor's race 👇
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Vote-splitting in California’s crowded primary for governor could lock Democrats out of the general election.

As a result, Betty Yee & other Dems have faced intense pressure to drop out.

Ranked choice voting would let candidates run without splitting the vote.

Tomorrow, Virginians will vote on whether to suspend fair redistricting rules and let legislators draw a new congressional map.

It’s part of a gerrymandering war between red & blue states – one that proportional representation would end for good.

FairVote's Rachel Hutchinson explains ⬇️

Virginia referendum is latest front in national gerrymandering war - FairVote As the gerrymandering war rages on, Virginia will hold a referendum on whether to let the legislature to draw a new congressional map.

On Tuesday, Virginians will decide whether to suspend fair redistricting rules to let the legislature draw a new congressional map.

This comes amid a gerrymandering war between red & blue states – one that could be avoided w/ proportional representation.

Ranked Choice Voting - FairVote Ranked choice voting makes our elections better by allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference.

Ranked choice voting changes the incentives for our elected officials. They are rewarded for delivering for voters, not just a narrow party base.

Learn more about #RankedChoiceVoting ⬇️
https://fairvote.org/our-reforms/ranked-choice-voting/

Larimer County Opens Public Vote For Student-Designed Election Sticker Join the fun and vote for the Larimer County student-designed election sticker. Your choice will represent voter participation.

Fort Collins, CO used ranked choice voting in local elections for the first time last year.

Now, voters can use RCV to pick the design for the whole county's next “I Voted” sticker.

Learn more about Larimer County’s “I Voted” sticker design contest ⬇️

What to know about ranked choice voting in DC Lisa Rice, Executive Director of Grow Democracy DC, spoke about the process of ranked choice voting ahead of the June primary.

In June, Washington, DC will use ranked choice voting for the first time. Voter responses to education efforts from @rankthedistrict.bsky.social & others have been powerful.

@lisadtrice.bsky.social tells WUSA9 what’s exciting Washingtonians about RCV, and how it will improve democracy in the city ⬇️

#RankedChoiceVoting is simple. Just remember Shealia’s rule:

One in each column. One in each row.

Do not give the same ranking to more than one candidate.
Do not rank the same candidate more than once.
Pick your favorite first, then rank your backups in order.

That’s it.

Here’s the key thing to remember about #RankedChoiceVoting:

Rank your favorite first.
Rank your backup choices next.
If your first choice is in last place, your vote simply moves to your next choice.

That process repeats until a candidate wins with over 50%.

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Last month, the Los Angeles Charter Review Commission recommended that the city adopt ranked choice voting for local elections.

Commission Chair Raymond Meza & Raphe Sonenshein tell @laist.com how #RankedChoiceVoting would give Angelinos more voice.

Virginia referendum is latest front in national gerrymandering war - FairVote As the gerrymandering war rages on, Virginia will hold a referendum on whether to let the legislature to draw a new congressional map.

Next week, Virginians will vote on whether to suspend fair redistricting rules to let the legislature draw a new congressional map.

This comes amid a gerrymandering war between red & blue states – one that could be solved w/ proportional representation.⬇️

How many of your tax dollars go to runoff elections? - FairVote April 15 is Tax Day, and we all want our tax dollars to be spent efficiently. One area where they aren't? Runoff elections.

As much as we dread Tax Day, we all want to fund essential services like schools, roads, & fire depts.

But millions of our tax dollars are spent on unnecessary runoff elections.

That money could be saved by switching to ranked choice voting ⬇️

How many of your tax dollars go to runoff elections? - FairVote April 15 is Tax Day, and we all want our tax dollars to be spent efficiently. One area where they aren't? Runoff elections.

Tomorrow is Tax Day, and we all want our tax dollars to be spent efficiently.

But last December alone, runoffs in Georgia, New Mexico, & Florida cost taxpayers over $5 million – money that could be saved by switching to ranked choice voting.

Learn how ⬇️
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Ranked choice voting in New Mexico - FairVote A report by FairVote, Common Cause NM, and NM Voters First shows how ranked choice voting is working in Santa Fe and Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Read our full report for more data on how ranked choice voting has improved elections in Las Cruces and Santa Fe. #RankedChoiceVoting 👇

In 2025 polling, most Las Cruces and Santa Fe voters say RCV is simple – and that they want to keep using it. 86% say it is important for winners to earn a majority of the vote.

Reformers are working hard to bring RCV to other cities in the Land of Enchantment.

Las Cruces and Santa Fe have each elected two mayors and numerous city councilors using ranked choice voting.

Their RCV elections have seen high turnout, voters ranking multiple candidates, and strong consensus for winners. 🏆

Two of New Mexico’s largest cities have improved their elections with ranked choice voting – Las Cruces and the state capital of Santa Fe.

Our new report with @commoncausenm.bsky.social & @nmvotersfirst.bsky.social examines how RCV is working, and where it could be adopted next. 🧵

Ranked Choice Voting - FairVote Ranked choice voting makes our elections better by allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference.

Problem: Voters are fed up with our broken politics.

Solution: #RankedChoiceVoting rewards politicians who solve problems for all of us.

Learn how ranked choice voting makes our elections better ⬇️

Advocates: Ranked choice voting would make Illinois primaries less nasty Ranked choice voting encourages candidates to make a positive pitch to voters, even seeking to appeal to their opponents’ supporters.

What message did Illinois Democrats send in the crowded March primaries?

With many candidates winning w/ as little as 24% of the vote, it's difficult to tell.

FairVote's Rachel Hutchinson & @davedaley.bsky.social explain how ranked choice voting would let Illinois Dems send a clear message.

Alaska votes to keep ranked choice voting! - FairVote Alaska has voted to continue using ranked choice voting and open primaries. RCV has lived up to its promises in the Last Frontier.

Alaskans have voted 2x for #RankedChoiceVoting and #OpenPrimaries.

RCV led to bipartisan governing coalitions in both the Alaska House and Senate.

Voters say RCV is simple and that Alaska's voting system gives them more power.
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As the push for #ProportionalRepresentation grows in the U.S., a better understanding of party preferential voting can assist policymakers and reformers as they consider voting reform.

Read the full report here. 👇
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Under party preferential voting, voters can choose whether to rank political parties or rank individual candidates.

This simplifies choice for voters by organizing their options through parties while maintaining an option for candidate-centered voting.

A new report by FairVote & @protectdemocracy.org shows how “party preferential voting” gives voters more choice and better representation.

Party preferential voting combines the benefits of two forms of proportional representation: List PR and proportional ranked choice voting. 🧵

Five Ways Election Reform Has Revamped Alaska Politics Open primaries and ranked choice voting are no longer new but are still delivering for voters and leaders alike.

Since adopting ranked choice voting & other reforms in 2020, Alaska has seen several positive changes:

🗳️Elections are more competitive
🤝Lawmakers are working together
🔢Voters understand & use RCV when it counts

Learn more from @sightline.org ⬇️

Ranked choice voting rewards elected officials who work across the aisle to get things done for all voters.

At @representwomen.bsky.social's #DemocracySolutionsSummit, Juli Lucky of Alaskans for Better Elections shared how the reform pushed Alaska lawmakers to overcome gridlock and fund education.

Survey: Illinois Democrats want ranked choice voting - FairVote Polling from FairVote and FairVote Illinois finds that 65% of Illinois Democrats support RCV, compared to just 17% opposed.

In a survey from FairVote and @fairvoteil.bsky.social, 65% of Illinois Democrats say they support bringing ranked choice voting to elections in the Land of Lincoln.

Learn more ⬇️
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Sacramento ranked choice voting campaign begins - FairVote Better Ballot Sacramento is collecting signatures to bring ranked choice voting to California’s capital city.

Better Ballot Sacramento is collecting signatures to bring ranked choice voting to local elections.

If the proposal is approved by voters, Sacramento would combine its low-turnout primary & general election.

That will give tens of thousands more voters a real voice in how their city is run.

FairVote news update: Mar 20, 2026 - FairVote The 2026 primary elections in Illinois featured some of the most competitive races the state has seen in years.

Want to catch up on the voting reform news you missed in March?

Check out FairVote's latest news update ⬇️

Democrats could be locked out of race for California governor - FairVote In the race to succeed California Governor Gavin Newsom, polling suggests Democrats might be “locked out" of the general election.

With so many Dems running in California's top-two primary for governor, vote-splitting could mean none of them make it to the general election – even if most voters prefer Dems.

Ranked choice voting would ensure voters have meaningful choices in November.

Advocates: Ranked choice voting would make Illinois primaries less nasty Ranked choice voting encourages candidates to make a positive pitch to voters, even seeking to appeal to their opponents’ supporters.

"Pundits are parsing the Illinois primaries for a sense of where Dems stand headed into November. But several candidates won w/ as little as 24% of the vote.

That doesn't tell us what most Dems want," but ranked choice voting would.

– FairVote's Rachel Hutchinson & @davedaley.bsky.social