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Want to learn more about #rankedchoicevoting and how it can lead to elections that are more fair, inclusive and representative of the people’s will? Check out this new Chicago Sun-Times op-ed by Campaign Legal Center President Trevor Potter and Legal Counsel Alexandra Copper: https://lnkd.in/eTkcSben    From the op-ed: “Ranked choice voting tackles one of the biggest problems in our current system: the limited choice #voters face at the ballot box. In most U.S. elections, voters can only select one candidate per race, often choosing between just two major parties.”    Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/enRyx9a8 

Oregonians are ready for a change in our elections—Measure 117 and ranked choice voting can give voters more voice and more choice! Read the article to learn how.

Happy primary #election day in #Missouri, #Michigan and about 10 other states. Did you know that in approximately 90% of our races, the low turnout primary election is the only election that matters? This is the “primary problem” that we are working so hard to solve with Veterans for All Voters — the lack of real competition in almost 90% of our General #Elections in November. We believe that ALL voters should be allowed to fully participate in ALL public, taxpayer-funded elections, and vote for ANY candidate, regardless of (private) party affiliation. *** This is called an open, unified (nonpartisan) primary election. *** Thanks to a few brave, bi-partisan members of Congress, there is a new Bill — the Let America Vote Act — to get rid of closed primary elections. Closed primaries currently disenfranchise almost 24 MIL independent #voters — many of whom are #Veterans, like me. We believe that if taxpayers fund elections, then those elections need to be fully open to all candidates, and all voters, regardless of party affiliation Learn more below and join our urgent, nonpartisan mission today! No eligible voter should be forced to join a private political party in order to participate in a public election. Onward! LetUsVote #LetAllVeteransVote Open Primaries RepresentUs Unite America With Honor U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Page School

From ranked choice voting to school choice, state elections have a direct impact on our communities. As a refresh on how vital their influence on the rhythms of American life, learn more about key down-ballot races across the states: https://lnkd.in/g2UYSMEU #StateElections #CommunityImpact

I shared my thoughts on how ranked choice voting ballot measures fared yesterday, including big wins in Washington, DC and other cities, and losses at the statewide level. My home state of Alaska -- where RCV is thoughtfully paired with an open primary -- remains neck-and-neck. Learn more in the linked article: https://lnkd.in/ecjmpXXQ Ranked choice voting took a step forward on Election Day 2024, as voters in our nation’s capital and several cities said yes to better elections. We celebrate the countless hours that local and state advocates have spent turning their frustration with today’s politics into progress. Alaska and Maine also used ranked choice voting to elect the president and other key officials, and 10 cities across the nation held smooth and successful RCV elections. Changing the status quo is never easy. Entrenched interests – including several state parties and an increasingly well-organized national opposition – pushed back hard on this year’s statewide ballot measures. But make no mistake: The future remains bright for ranked choice voting. Ranked choice voting was used in only 10 cities and zero states in 2016, and has now grown to over 50 cities, counties, and states home to nearly 17 million people. We also see clear signs that voters like ranked choice voting once they get to use it – the Oregon ballot measure performed best in counties in the state that already use ranked choice voting, and the Alaska ballot measure is outperforming the other statewide measures. We will continue to see ranked choice voting deliver in the cities and states where it’s used. It is clear that we also have to make a stronger case on how RCV benefits voters and elected officials alike. The data is on our side, and the reform will continue to grow because it works – empowering voters, rewarding candidates who can deliver for the majority of their constituents, and making our democracy work better for the American people.

Colorado to vote on ranked-choice voting, eliminating partisan primaries: Colorado's Initiative 310 could bring ranked choice voting to state and federal races. If passed, this measure will introduce “all-candidate” primaries and shift many general elections to ranked-choice voting beginning in 2026.

So great to catch up with Shawn Griffiths about #RankedChoiceVoting momentum, and how it is delivering value for voters across the country. 🗽 We discussed the systems change happening with this reform in US elections, with elected leaders politically incentivized to meet the needs of their constituents broadly. 📈 We also discussed the shared interests of the private sector and election reformers: "The private sector is about value creation for markets." #RankedChoiceVoting can get government working and is about "value creation for voters." Check it out! With thanks to FairVote:

"Banning independents from participating in primary elections is unfair and un-American, and it’s a root cause of the ‘Primary Problem.'" - Nick Troiano Pennsylvania has a straightforward solution: enable every eligible voter to vote in every taxpayer-funded election. It's time for the Pennsylvania legislature to act. Learn more about this crucial step for democracy here: https://bit.ly/4b35p1P #ElectionReform #OpenPrimaries

My Congressperson at work! #MikeQuigley Dear Mr. Bell, As your representative in Congress, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the anniversary of the Help America Vote Act and share my work in Congress to make voting more accessible for all Americans. On October 29, 2002, President George W. Bush signed the Help America Vote Act into law. Drafted in response to the disputes surrounding the 2000 presidential election, this law created new minimum election administration standards for all states and funding to help meet these standards. The law also created the Election Assistance Commission, a federal agency dedicated to providing election administration information to states. The requirements enacted in this legislation included accessible polling centers, provisional voting options, and upgraded voting infrastructure and equipment. The Help America Vote Act laid the groundwork for voting as we know it today, yet there is still work to be done to ensure that every American can cast their vote. Throughout my time in Congress, I have supported legislation that enshrines voting rights and rebukes voter disenfranchisement. This Congress, I am proud to cosponsor the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023, H.R. 14. Named for the late congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis, this legislation would strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by allowing for additional federal oversight on state-level voting discrimination. Although a similar provision was previously enacted in the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Supreme Court has severely weakened the federal government's ability to intervene in cases of voter discrimination in recent years, allowing states to make sweeping changes to their voting laws. The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would reinstate federal oversight of changes in elections laws for states with certain quantities of voting rights violations in the last 25 years. Additionally, I am a cosponsor of the Freedom to Vote Act, H.R. 11, which compiles many voting rights policies into an overarching bill that establishes Election Day as a holiday, expands voter registration options, and limits the removal of voters from voting rolls, among other provisions. If passed and signed into law, this would be the most comprehensive voting legislation passed since the Help America Vote Act. As we look towards the upcoming election, I remain hopeful that it will be secure and accessible. On the 22nd anniversary of the Help America Vote Act, I remain deeply committed to ensuring that every American has the chance to make their voice heard in our democracy. Early voting for this year's election has already begun. Bank your vote by voting early or by mail now. For more info or to find your polling location, visit https://lnkd.in/gNRs_umb. Please feel free to visit my website, https://quigley.house.gov for periodic updates on my work Sincerely, Mike Quigley Member of Congress  

"Looking forward, our work is clear. We will continue to work to expand ranked choice voting into even more localities in the coming months, while also focusing on voter education and combating misinformation." Read our full statement on Gov. Youngkin's veto of Senate Bill 428, legislation that included a handful of minor adjustments that would support our election administrators in running existing ranked choice voting elections with greater efficiency and transparency: https://lnkd.in/euj2AKQs