For vacancies in multi-winner offices, Cambridge, MA’s proportional #RankedChoiceVoting system is better for voter representation than appointments or special elections. If Congress passes the #FairRepAct, much of the country could reap the same rewards. https://lnkd.in/eT5ZAa2U
FairVote
Civic and Social Organizations
Silver Spring, Maryland 4,570 followers
For a more perfect union
About us
FairVote has a proven record since 1992 as a nonpartisan trailblazer that advances and wins electoral reforms at the local, state, and national level through strategic research, communications and collaboration. Today we are the driving force behind advancing ranked choice voting and fair representation in multi-winner legislative districts that will open up our elections to better choices, fairer representation and more civil campaigns. FairVote is a nonpartisan champion of electoral reforms that give voters greater choice, a stronger voice, and a representative democracy that works for all Americans.
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- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1992
- Specialties
- Electoral Reform, Proportional Representation, Voter Rights, Presidential Elections, Congressional Elections, Election Law, and Ranked Choice Voting
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8484 Georgia Ave
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Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, US
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Updates
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In 2020, Alaska voters chose to adopt open primaries and #RankedChoiceVoting, which have helped foster collaboration and cooperation in politics. Leaders are rewarded for solving problems, rather than exploiting them. https://lnkd.in/e-8xHNfk
OPINION: Alaska's old primary system stifled governance. We shouldn't go back to it.
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The Coeur d'Alene Press endorses #RankedChoiceVoting! The Editorial Board encourages voters to vote YES on Proposition 1, which would bring open primaries and RCV to the Gem State. https://lnkd.in/ezQnN4Hm
EDITORIAL: A strong Yes for Proposition 1
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Great spotlight on #RankedChoiceVoting by The Associated Press, noting that popularity has increased, especially at the municipal level. Fastest-growing election reform in the country, indeed! 🥳 https://lnkd.in/e9EUTBGQ
Ranked choice voting could decide which party controls the US House. How does it work?
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The Boston City Council recently held its first hearing on a home rule petition that would adopt #RankedChoiceVoting for municipal elections! 🥳 https://lnkd.in/eSYpMNJW
Boston City Council weighs ranked-choice voting to overhaul local elections
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Americans are scolded for “wasting” their vote if they don’t pick one of the two major-party candidates. That’s wrong! Wouldn’t it be better to skip the scolding and just give voters more choices? Learn more about how to improve our elections. https://lnkd.in/eRy6WAHz
Ranked Choice Voting - FairVote
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#RankedChoiceVoting is the fastest-growing election reform in the country. Learn more today! https://lnkd.in/ebDkC_Jf
Ranked Choice Voting Information - FairVote
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#ProportionalRankedChoiceVoting offers voters #MoreChoiceMoreVoice! There’s no fear of playing “spoiler,” so more candidates can enter the race and share their unique perspectives. https://lnkd.in/eNsTzmH9
Learning from Portland: what candidates should know about running in ranked choice voting elections - FairVote
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Watch our recent webinar about the documentary “Majority Rules” now! Hear directly from filmmaker AJ Schnack, Alaska Senate Majority Leader Cathy Giessel, RepresentWomen Executive Director Cynthia Richie Terrell, and FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter. https://lnkd.in/eHa5acZq
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Former Representative and Colorado GOP Chair Ken Buck shares his support for Proposition 131 (adopting open primaries and #RankedChoiceVoting). https://lnkd.in/e_ZmBu-5