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We’re working to maximize the reach of #ApprovalVoting both inside and outside the reform community. All Americans deserve to know that alternative voting reforms exist and can empower their voice.

Thank you @DC_Appleseed for including #ApprovalVoting in the “Improving Voter Representation in DC’s Elections” report. Even though there is much work to be done, We're excited to be featured as a way to build a more representative and effective democracy. https://lnkd.in/e364SEA8

Thank you, @FixUsOrg , for including #ApprovalVoting in the latest release of your solutions landscape! We're excited for our voting reform community to be included as we all work incredibly hard to build a more representative and effective democracy. https://lnkd.in/ewFuFRrr

With so much focus on general election campaigns, nonprofits in the voting reform space are in greater need of support than ever. Your donation can help fuel the fight for better voting methods. https://lnkd.in/eYuMHbj2 THANK YOU!  #GivingSeason #SupportNonprofits

Approval Voting ensures that the winner has the broadest overall support, making it a more representative system compared to the traditional "choose one" method.  #approvalvoting #candidate #votingreform

Tired of feeling like your vote doesn’t count? With Approval Voting, you can choose all the candidates you support—not just one! One #candidate, One #Vote. 

At The Center for Election Science, we're on a mission to empower voters, improve elections, and promote a voting method that ensures every voice is heard. With your help, we can continue to: ✅ Educate the public on better voting methods. ✅ Advocate for fairer elections across the U.S. ✅ Expand legislative efforts to bring Approval Voting to more cities. Your donation will fuel change and ensure that your vote counts — not just for one candidate, but for the choices that truly represent you. 💪🗳️ 👉 Donate today and join the movement for a democracy that works for everyone: https://lnkd.in/eYuMHbj2 #FairElections #ApprovalVoting #BetterDemocracy #SupportReform

We welcome inquiries from those interested in partnering with us on existing projects or bringing new research ideas to the table. Your expertise and collaboration can help amplify our collective efforts to create a more informed and equitable world.

Want to see how #ApprovalVoting works firsthand? Try it for yourself! Visit https://lnkd.in/eMPdB5Cz and experience how easy it is to express your preferences.  #ElectionReform #elections

Vote splitting occurs when similar candidates divide the support of like-minded voters, which weakens their chances of winning. This can accelerate hyper-partisanship in several ways: Extremes Thrive: Moderate candidates often split the vote among those with centrist views, allowing more extreme candidates with a dedicated base to win, even if they have less overall support. Discourages Diverse Choices: Voters may avoid voting for a preferred candidate out of fear that splitting the vote will help elect a candidate they strongly oppose, reinforcing #polarization between the two major parties. Reinforces the Two-Party System: As smaller parties or #independent candidates struggle due to vote splitting, the dominance of two parties entrenches a polarized, partisan system with little room for nuanced views.