The Center for Election Science
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We're a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with voting methods that strengthen democracy—with an emphasis on approval voting.
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In a time when democracy needs solutions, we show up with one. This Giving Tuesday, invest in a fairer, more representative future. Every dollar fuels our fight to make Approval Voting the standard.
Donate today! www.electionscience.org/giving
#GivingTuesday
Donate today! www.electionscience.org/giving
#GivingTuesday
November 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In a time when democracy needs solutions, we show up with one. This Giving Tuesday, invest in a fairer, more representative future. Every dollar fuels our fight to make Approval Voting the standard.
Donate today! www.electionscience.org/giving
#GivingTuesday
Donate today! www.electionscience.org/giving
#GivingTuesday
ICYMI: How to write an op-ed training free on youtube! https://youtu.be/fLoSD2g0UI8?si=a7QmlelU66D21S5o
November 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
ICYMI: How to write an op-ed training free on youtube! https://youtu.be/fLoSD2g0UI8?si=a7QmlelU66D21S5o
Happy Thanksgiving from our families to yours!
November 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from our families to yours!
We are often asked, where Approval Voting has been used... that's easy! We have detailed reports always available at https://approval.vote/
Check it out!
Check it out!
November 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
We are often asked, where Approval Voting has been used... that's easy! We have detailed reports always available at https://approval.vote/
Check it out!
Check it out!
For the average voter, the change from "Choose One" to "Choose All Acceptable" seems minor, even though the political impact is profound. It's an "invisible" administrative improvement that is easy to overlook but giving more choice to voters is why we're in this fight.
November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
For the average voter, the change from "Choose One" to "Choose All Acceptable" seems minor, even though the political impact is profound. It's an "invisible" administrative improvement that is easy to overlook but giving more choice to voters is why we're in this fight.
In multi-round elections (like RCV), moderate candidates gets squeezed out early! 1st-place votes are split, leading to a final round between two extremes. Voters prefer the moderate, but the system eliminates them. Result: Polarization wins. #CenterSqueeze #ElectionReform
November 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
In multi-round elections (like RCV), moderate candidates gets squeezed out early! 1st-place votes are split, leading to a final round between two extremes. Voters prefer the moderate, but the system eliminates them. Result: Polarization wins. #CenterSqueeze #ElectionReform
EA Forum Donation Election starts TODAY (Nov 24)! CES is officially in the running! 🗳️
Forum users vote on which nonprofits get funding from the Election Fund.
https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/voting-portal
Note: Only pre-announcement Forum accounts can vote. You can still support CES directly!
Forum users vote on which nonprofits get funding from the Election Fund.
https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/voting-portal
Note: Only pre-announcement Forum accounts can vote. You can still support CES directly!
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
EA Forum Donation Election starts TODAY (Nov 24)! CES is officially in the running! 🗳️
Forum users vote on which nonprofits get funding from the Election Fund.
https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/voting-portal
Note: Only pre-announcement Forum accounts can vote. You can still support CES directly!
Forum users vote on which nonprofits get funding from the Election Fund.
https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/voting-portal
Note: Only pre-announcement Forum accounts can vote. You can still support CES directly!
Approval Voting is a simple system that encourages broader voter expression, eliminates the "spoiler effect," and is designed to elect candidates with the broadest public support.
#votingreform #electionreform
#votingreform #electionreform
November 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Approval Voting is a simple system that encourages broader voter expression, eliminates the "spoiler effect," and is designed to elect candidates with the broadest public support.
#votingreform #electionreform
#votingreform #electionreform
What we're reading: https://utahnewsdispatch.com/briefs/utah-forward-party-candidates-voting-plan-to-replace-sen-thatcher/
#Approvalvotinginthenews
#Approvalvotinginthenews
November 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Ready to turn down the political heat? 🔥 Ready to move beyond the two-party blues? 😩
We need your help to make it happen. Every donation fuels our efforts to educate voters, advocate for legislation, and bring approval voting to cities nationwide. electionscience.org/giving
We need your help to make it happen. Every donation fuels our efforts to educate voters, advocate for legislation, and bring approval voting to cities nationwide. electionscience.org/giving
November 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Ready to turn down the political heat? 🔥 Ready to move beyond the two-party blues? 😩
We need your help to make it happen. Every donation fuels our efforts to educate voters, advocate for legislation, and bring approval voting to cities nationwide. electionscience.org/giving
We need your help to make it happen. Every donation fuels our efforts to educate voters, advocate for legislation, and bring approval voting to cities nationwide. electionscience.org/giving
Seeking common ground? Implementing Approval Voting can cool down our heated politics by rewarding candidates who build broad consensus. Let's prioritize civility and decorum over partisan warfare. A calmer process leads to better policy. electionscience.org
November 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Seeking common ground? Implementing Approval Voting can cool down our heated politics by rewarding candidates who build broad consensus. Let's prioritize civility and decorum over partisan warfare. A calmer process leads to better policy. electionscience.org
Growth plan: in 2026 more candidates will chat openly with you all about approval voting during their campaigns!
Approval Voting, not as controversial. Simple. Impactful voting reform. Catch us coming soon to a neighborhood near you. We're excited to meet you!
Approval Voting, not as controversial. Simple. Impactful voting reform. Catch us coming soon to a neighborhood near you. We're excited to meet you!
November 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Growth plan: in 2026 more candidates will chat openly with you all about approval voting during their campaigns!
Approval Voting, not as controversial. Simple. Impactful voting reform. Catch us coming soon to a neighborhood near you. We're excited to meet you!
Approval Voting, not as controversial. Simple. Impactful voting reform. Catch us coming soon to a neighborhood near you. We're excited to meet you!
We want to know! How did you first learn about Approval Voting? Share your story with us!
November 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
We want to know! How did you first learn about Approval Voting? Share your story with us!
At this point we should give the little guy a name...please drop suggestions on what we should name our black sheep!
#approvalvoting #votingreform #mascot #elections
#approvalvoting #votingreform #mascot #elections
November 13, 2025 at 1:02 AM
At this point we should give the little guy a name...please drop suggestions on what we should name our black sheep!
#approvalvoting #votingreform #mascot #elections
#approvalvoting #votingreform #mascot #elections
Want to help shape the public conversation? Join us TODAY at 3:00 PM EST for our special learning hour on How to Write an Op-Ed! We hope to see you there.
https://electionscience.mykajabi.com/learning-hour-how-to-write-an-oped
https://electionscience.mykajabi.com/learning-hour-how-to-write-an-oped
November 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Want to help shape the public conversation? Join us TODAY at 3:00 PM EST for our special learning hour on How to Write an Op-Ed! We hope to see you there.
https://electionscience.mykajabi.com/learning-hour-how-to-write-an-oped
https://electionscience.mykajabi.com/learning-hour-how-to-write-an-oped
Hi Utah, Welcome to the Family!
✅ Approval Voting coming to an election near you...
📍In Salt Lake County: Herriman, Magna, West Jordan, West Valley City
📍In Tooele County: Tooele, West Desert
📍In Utah County: Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, Lehi, Bluffdale
#approvalvoting #vote
✅ Approval Voting coming to an election near you...
📍In Salt Lake County: Herriman, Magna, West Jordan, West Valley City
📍In Tooele County: Tooele, West Desert
📍In Utah County: Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, Lehi, Bluffdale
#approvalvoting #vote
November 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Hi Utah, Welcome to the Family!
✅ Approval Voting coming to an election near you...
📍In Salt Lake County: Herriman, Magna, West Jordan, West Valley City
📍In Tooele County: Tooele, West Desert
📍In Utah County: Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, Lehi, Bluffdale
#approvalvoting #vote
✅ Approval Voting coming to an election near you...
📍In Salt Lake County: Herriman, Magna, West Jordan, West Valley City
📍In Tooele County: Tooele, West Desert
📍In Utah County: Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, Lehi, Bluffdale
#approvalvoting #vote
Join us tomorrow at 3pm ET:
🔗 Register here: https://electionscience.mykajabi.com/learning-hour-how-to-write-an-oped
Our guest expert will walk you through:
what makes an op-ed compelling to editors
How to structure your argument for maximum impact
Tips for pitching and placing your piece
🔗 Register here: https://electionscience.mykajabi.com/learning-hour-how-to-write-an-oped
Our guest expert will walk you through:
what makes an op-ed compelling to editors
How to structure your argument for maximum impact
Tips for pitching and placing your piece
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Join us tomorrow at 3pm ET:
🔗 Register here: https://electionscience.mykajabi.com/learning-hour-how-to-write-an-oped
Our guest expert will walk you through:
what makes an op-ed compelling to editors
How to structure your argument for maximum impact
Tips for pitching and placing your piece
🔗 Register here: https://electionscience.mykajabi.com/learning-hour-how-to-write-an-oped
Our guest expert will walk you through:
what makes an op-ed compelling to editors
How to structure your argument for maximum impact
Tips for pitching and placing your piece
To every veteran and their family: Thank you. Your extraordinary service and sacrifice for our country will never be forgotten. We honor you today. Happy Veterans Day!
November 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
To every veteran and their family: Thank you. Your extraordinary service and sacrifice for our country will never be forgotten. We honor you today. Happy Veterans Day!
Democracy depends on innovation! Currently, nonprofits bringing better voting methods to communities are massively underfunded. A gift from you provides the crucial support we need to make voting accessible, fair, & modern for everyone. Join the movement!
electionscience.org/giving
electionscience.org/giving
November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Democracy depends on innovation! Currently, nonprofits bringing better voting methods to communities are massively underfunded. A gift from you provides the crucial support we need to make voting accessible, fair, & modern for everyone. Join the movement!
electionscience.org/giving
electionscience.org/giving
Interested in digging into the data for the recent NYC 2025 Mayoral election? See the results, pairwise preferences, and more right here: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/3wdub26n #NYCMayor #ElectionData #NYCpolitics #electionscience
November 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Interested in digging into the data for the recent NYC 2025 Mayoral election? See the results, pairwise preferences, and more right here: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/3wdub26n #NYCMayor #ElectionData #NYCpolitics #electionscience
Happening this week Wednesday, Nov12 at 3:00 PM ET Free learning session!
Learn how to write and place compelling op-eds with expert advocate Jean-Paul Ciardullo. Tailor your message, reach new audiences, and move the needle on reform! Don't miss out.
https://tinyurl.com/4radv2aa
Learn how to write and place compelling op-eds with expert advocate Jean-Paul Ciardullo. Tailor your message, reach new audiences, and move the needle on reform! Don't miss out.
https://tinyurl.com/4radv2aa
November 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Happening this week Wednesday, Nov12 at 3:00 PM ET Free learning session!
Learn how to write and place compelling op-eds with expert advocate Jean-Paul Ciardullo. Tailor your message, reach new audiences, and move the needle on reform! Don't miss out.
https://tinyurl.com/4radv2aa
Learn how to write and place compelling op-eds with expert advocate Jean-Paul Ciardullo. Tailor your message, reach new audiences, and move the needle on reform! Don't miss out.
https://tinyurl.com/4radv2aa
📣 HISTORIC! Utah's SD11 Special Election is using Approval Voting to pick a consensus candidate—open to ALL voters! Vote for all you approve of. Stops spoilers, boosts civic engagement. Candidate deadline Nov. 11. Learn more at 11chooses.com. #ApprovalVoting #Utah
November 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
📣 HISTORIC! Utah's SD11 Special Election is using Approval Voting to pick a consensus candidate—open to ALL voters! Vote for all you approve of. Stops spoilers, boosts civic engagement. Candidate deadline Nov. 11. Learn more at 11chooses.com. #ApprovalVoting #Utah
Join us Wednesday, November 12 at 3:00 PM ET for a comprehensive training! ✍️
Learn how to write and place compelling op-eds with expert advocate Jean-Paul Ciardullo. Tailor your message, reach new audiences, and move the needle on reform! Don't miss out.
https://tinyurl.com/4radv2aa
Learn how to write and place compelling op-eds with expert advocate Jean-Paul Ciardullo. Tailor your message, reach new audiences, and move the needle on reform! Don't miss out.
https://tinyurl.com/4radv2aa
November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Join us Wednesday, November 12 at 3:00 PM ET for a comprehensive training! ✍️
Learn how to write and place compelling op-eds with expert advocate Jean-Paul Ciardullo. Tailor your message, reach new audiences, and move the needle on reform! Don't miss out.
https://tinyurl.com/4radv2aa
Learn how to write and place compelling op-eds with expert advocate Jean-Paul Ciardullo. Tailor your message, reach new audiences, and move the needle on reform! Don't miss out.
https://tinyurl.com/4radv2aa
Approval Voting is the path to fair elections & ending the spoiler effect!
We need YOUR help to go the distance. Donate to fight for better elections, true representation, and put power back in the voter's hands!
electionscience.org/giving
#VotingReform #MakeYourVoteCount
We need YOUR help to go the distance. Donate to fight for better elections, true representation, and put power back in the voter's hands!
electionscience.org/giving
#VotingReform #MakeYourVoteCount
November 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Approval Voting is the path to fair elections & ending the spoiler effect!
We need YOUR help to go the distance. Donate to fight for better elections, true representation, and put power back in the voter's hands!
electionscience.org/giving
#VotingReform #MakeYourVoteCount
We need YOUR help to go the distance. Donate to fight for better elections, true representation, and put power back in the voter's hands!
electionscience.org/giving
#VotingReform #MakeYourVoteCount
The political pendulum keeps swinging, but Approval Voting can stabilize the system. It ensures the elected winner holds the broadest mandate, rewarding consensus over partisan extremes. Time for better representation!
electionscience.org
electionscience.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The political pendulum keeps swinging, but Approval Voting can stabilize the system. It ensures the elected winner holds the broadest mandate, rewarding consensus over partisan extremes. Time for better representation!
electionscience.org
electionscience.org