UpVote Virginia
@upvoteva.bsky.social
We are a nonpartisan democracy reform collective aiming to elevate the voices of Virginia voters by making elections stronger and more equitable.
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Democracy tastes even better with cookies! 🍪 Come to our RCV event next Monday (Oct 27) and help vote for the cookie caucus champion! RSVP at www.mobilize.us/arli...
@arlingtondems @UpVoteVA
@arlingtondems @UpVoteVA
October 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Democracy tastes even better with cookies! 🍪 Come to our RCV event next Monday (Oct 27) and help vote for the cookie caucus champion! RSVP at www.mobilize.us/arli...
@arlingtondems @UpVoteVA
@arlingtondems @UpVoteVA
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October 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
🗳️We’ve added Election Day to Presence at the Polls! Collection signatures at your own polling place✍️— Sign up today🤍
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'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
October 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
'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.”'
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🍂👻 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!
October 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
🍂👻 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!
September 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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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/watch?v=qW6v...
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September 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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/watch?v=qW6v...
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@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?
📣 #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?
September 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
@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?
📣 #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?
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!)
September 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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!)
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
August 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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.
🗣️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
▶️Watch here: youtu.be/ewvsUO1ERsc
The Role of Young People in Politics with Jason Melendez
YouTube video by UpVote Virginia
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July 31, 2025 at 7:38 PM
🗣️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
▶️Watch here: youtu.be/ewvsUO1ERsc
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"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
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
July 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
"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
That is why #RankedChoiceVoting should be adopted in the U.S."
– @mattroyer.bsky.social
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
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July 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
We had a great time on JamesPod talking about #rankedchoicevoting in Virginia! www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rCK...
🚨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!
July 14, 2025 at 11:42 PM
🚨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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"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...
@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
July 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
"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...
@upvoteva.bsky.social's Liz White highlights two recent examples of how #RCV could benefit #VA voters in crowded races👇 richmond.com/opinion/colu...
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"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 ⬇️
– @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
July 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
"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
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– @upvoteva.bsky.social's Liz White for @richmond.com
Read more ⬇️
"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...
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...
upvoteva.org
July 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
"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...
Both demonstrate why it's time for Virginia's political parties to further embrace RCV."
upvoteva.org/blog/op-ed-t...
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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.”
“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
July 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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.”
“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.”
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
June 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
See how CNN is helping New Yorkers practice #rankedchoicevoting before they cast their primary ballots today!
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!
She has years of experience in organizing, leadership, voter engagement, and strengthening community resilience. We are so excited to have her on our team!
June 23, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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!
She has years of experience in organizing, leadership, voter engagement, and strengthening community resilience. We are so excited to have her on our team!
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...
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
June 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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...
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...
"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
June 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
"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."
"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...
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
June 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
"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...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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...
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...
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June 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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...
www.npr.org/podcasts/381...
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“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
June 22, 2025 at 11:46 PM
“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
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#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."
"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
June 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM
#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."
"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."