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Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) allows you to rank multiple candidates in the order you prefer them. Saves time and money while ensuring majority support. Reduces polarization and mudslinging.
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Today is #GivingTuesday! Support Better Ballot SC and help bring instant runoff voting to South Carolina. Because every vote should count. Donate today: www.BetterBallotSC.org/donate

#MakeEveryVoteMatter #FairElections
It's Giving Tuesday Please donate to support: Democracy Fair Elections More Choice and More Voice
December 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Thanksgiving may be over, but now we can release the results of our Thanksgiving sides poll. Watch the video to see how the ranking are distributed to ensure a #majoritywinner.
Check out the full results here: app.rankedvote.co/rv/onplhl7kw...

#RankedChoiceVoting #instantrunoffvoting
December 1, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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Positive news from the places that used #InstantRunoffVoting in their elections. We saw record turnout in St. Paul and Minneapolis, successful first time uses in Fort Collins, and much more.

Read now: democracysos.substack.com/p/election-2...

#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
November 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Over 430K people voted across 14 municipalities and counties using #InstantRunoffVoting this election day. These Americans have #MoreChoiceMoreVoice in their elections. We also saw the civility in NYC's #RCV primary go out the window for the general plurality election.

#RankedChoiceVoting
2025 Election Round Up 430K Voters used IRV on Nov 4, 2025
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Greenbelt citizens passed a referendum in favor of #InstantRunoffVoting! The referendum was nonbinding, but the 67% in favor sent a clear message to council: the citizens want #RankedChoiceVoting

Read more: news.ballotpedia.org/2025/11/07/g...

#MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
Greenbelt, MD, citizens pass referendum in favor of Instant Runoff Voting
November 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Thanksgiving is almost upon us! What are you most looking forward to? Rank your Thanksgiving sides today: app.rankedvote.co/rv/onplhl7kw...

#RankedChoiceVoting #instantrunoffvoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #bridgebuildersnotbridgeburners
November 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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That could be why we rank in the bottom 10 for education and child welfare, and in the bottom 20 for healthcare.

Let's even the playing field and get more women in office with #InstantRunoffVoting. You can learn more at BetterBallotSC.org/MoreVoice
The Problem; only 13% of the General Assembly is women. Women Lead with IRV Why is it a problem? Women in office lead to stronger policy outcomes in healthcare, education, and child welfare. Women in office are role models for future generations of women. The Solution! Women Lead with IRV Percentage of women in General Assemblies that use IRV=42%
November 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Thank you so much Ridge View High School Seniors for having Better Ballot SC President Nicole Sanchez talk to you about the importance of voting, getting involved, and, of course, the benefits of #RankedChoiceVoting.
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Our local elected officials control the things closest to us, but so few of us vote for them. Parks, police, local services, and more, tomorrow is the last day to vote in your municipality.

Not sure if you live in a municipality? Check what's on your ballot: vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?...
November 4, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Ready for Thanksgiving? We're preparing by ranking our Thanksgiving sides! Vote today: app.rankedvote.co/rv/onplhl7kw...

#RankedChoiceVoting #InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
November 3, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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Halloween is over, you you voted! Costume Party was the clear winner. Check out the video to see how the votes are distributed in a #RankedChoiceVoting election.

You can also view them here: app.rankedvote.co/rv/ak7t0i4bd...

#InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #bridgebuildersnotbridgeburners
November 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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In cities that use #IRV, women represent 52% of elected municipal officers. Let's increase representation and ensure all voices are heard.

#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
Why is it a problem? Women have different lived experiences from men. Different voices elevate different issues. All voices should be heard. The Solution! Women Lead with IRV
October 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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🧵13%...Only 13% of our municipal elected officers are women (with populations over 10K). Having more voices from different backgrounds leads to better representation for all. And we have a solution, let's expand #InstantRunoffVoting in South Carolina.
The problem Percentage of women in municipal offices in SC 30%
October 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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October is almost over, and with it, spooky season, but you can still rank your favorite spooky activities! Vote now: app.rankedvote.co/rv/ak7t0i4bd...

Test out your ranking skills and discover a better way to vote!

#RankedChoiceVoting #InstantRunoffVoting #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
Vote for your favorite spooky activities
October 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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🧵Runoff is one week away!
House District 88 in Lexington needs a new representative. Republicans still haven't picked their candidate. Weigh in during the runoff on November 4th... or this could have been decided already with #InstantRunoffVoting!
Protecting the Voting Rights Act and Our Democracy "The Question of the right to vote is not a simple or procedural matter. It is a question of whether we have a representative democracy, and who gets to participate in it. We must keep up the fight."
October 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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"The question of the right to vote is not a simple or procedural matter. It is a question of whether we have a representative democracy, and who gets to participate in it. We must keep up the fight."

We believe in #MoreChoiceMoreVoice for voters.

Read more: fairvote.org/protecting-t...
October 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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🧵🤓Time to get your nerd on and check out this great report from the Institute for Mathematics and Democracy. They analyzed thousands of real-world ranked elections and - viola - #InstantRunoffVoting is the preferred method!

#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
Time to get your nerd on Empirical Analysis of ranked choice voting methods
October 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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What's your favorite spooky activity? We have a frontrunner, but will it keep the top spot? Rank your choices today: app.rankedvote.co/rv/ak7t0i4bd...

#RankedChoiceVoting #InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice
Click the link to vote Vote for your favorite spooky activities
October 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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It will be used in 7 states, plus other states will use it for their overseas military and absentee voters (including SC!)

Want to learn how South Carolinians can #VoteLikeAVet? Check us out at BetterBallotSC.org

#RankedChoiceVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
Map showing Instant Runoff Voting. Where will it be used in 2025?
October 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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The people have spoken! You ranked your favorite fair foods, and the classic stomped all competitors: funnel cake!

Want to conduct your own poll or election using #InstantRunoffVoting/ #RankedChoiceVoting? Great! Reply or DM us and we'll be happy to help.
October 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Well said! Join the growing movement! #RankedChoiceVoting benefits voters & you can help make it a reality.

Join the movement: www.betterballotsc.org/join
Donate to the movement: www.betterballotsc.org/donate
#InstantRunoffVoting #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners #MajorityWinners
October 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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#NoKings #InstantRunoffVoting #50501 #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #RankedChoiceVoting #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
October 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Thank you to everyone who came out to the #NoKings protest to support #InstantRunoffVoting in SC! We have great volunteers and loved the supportive crowd!

Check out all those postcards in support of IRV! Didn't get a chance to fill one out? Let us know and we'll get them to you.
#RankedChoiceVoting
October 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Check it out at www.BetterBallotSC.org

#SpookyVibes #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #BridgeBuildersNotBridgeBurners
October 16, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Tomorrow! Join us for a night of learning. Whether you're new to the movement or have been with us for years, this is a great opportunity to learn more about #InstantRunoffVoting & how we can further the movement in SC

RSVP now: www.betterballotsc.org/irv_101_2025...

#RankedChoiceVoting
October 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM