FairVote Action campaigns for better elections for all. We win voting reforms that make democracy more functional and representative for every American.
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FairVote Action retweeted
➡️@jaldendaniels:
Alaska has a long history of taking its entire 15-day vote-counting period to call races. The state can also speed up results by ⬇️
🏁Running preliminary RCV tallies as ballots come in
🏁Processing mail-in ballots earlier
🏁Shrinking its 15-day ballot window
FairVote Action retweeted
Former Utah election administrator @jaldendaniels:
"RCV doesn’t cause delayed results. In most places with RCV, the public gets preliminary results on election night or the day after.
We have the tools to make RCV results as fast as traditional contests."
OUR NEW SUBSTACK: Faster election results build voter trust.
In his latest piece, @jaldendaniels examines how Alaska and Maine can deliver faster, more transparent ranked choice voting results without sacrificing accuracy.
Voters deserve timely results and confidence in the process.
Read the full piece below or at the link in our bio!
FairVote Action retweeted
Election Day is next week, and many voters are worried about playing “spoiler” or choosing the lesser of two evils.
But not in Alaska, Maine, or the 14 cities and counties that will use ranked choice voting.
Here’s how RCV is improving the 2026 midterms ⬇️
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Our latest report finds recounts rarely change election outcomes.
In 7,437 statewide general elections over 25 years, there were 37 complete recounts. Only 3 changed the outcome – in all 3, the original margin of victory was less than 0.06%.
Learn more⬇️
fairvote.org/report/an-analy…
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On Friday, the DOJ sued to pre-emptively block the results of Alaska’s Senate election.
Election law expert & NYU Prof. @RickPildes said "it is one of the weakest election lawsuits I’ve ever seen."
Learn more ⬇️
fairvote.org/trump-administr…
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In the 2026 elections, Alaska, Maine, 12 cities, and two counties will use ranked choice voting.
In Alaska and Maine, #RankedChoiceVoting will be used in major U.S. House and Senate elections.
Learn how to fill out a ranked choice voting ballot in just 30 seconds.
FairVote Action retweeted
Americans want more choice in their elections. Ranked choice voting delivers it, without the political games.
With RCV, voters don’t need to worry about “spoilers” or picking the lesser of two evils.
If your 1st choice can’t win, your vote simply counts for your next choice.
Every cycle, Democrats and Republicans boost 3rd-party candidates to siphon votes from their opponents.
It’s a bipartisan game – that voters don’t have to play w/ ranked choice voting.
Learn how RCV gives voters more choice without "spoilers" ⬇️
bit.ly/4Bh7IeR
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@McConaughey citing The Primary Problem: "The system has never been more lopsided. In 2024, 87% of U.S. House seats were effectively decided in party primaries - by just 7% of voters."
FairVote Action retweeted
➡️ @VOPorg & @ppc_umd asked Americans in dozens of competitive states & districts about ranked choice voting.
✅66% want RCV in congressional races – 70% of Dems, 64% of GOP
✅Majorities support RCV in all areas surveyed
✅Alaska was state w/ most support
fairvote.org/survey-american…
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Maryland friends: People vs. Politics is coming to the Utopia Film Festival in Greenbelt!
Catch the film at the New Deal Cafe:
🎬 Saturday, October 17 at 2 PM
🎬 Sunday, October 18 at 6 PM
Two chances to catch the film on the big screen.
Tickets + details: utopiafilmfestival.org/sched…
@LisaDTRice @LWVMD @RanktheDistrict
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➡️ @FairVote was honored to join @congressfdn’s crosspartisan Capitol Hill event on election law & administration.
Our @DebTheOtis highlighted bills in Congress that would give voters more voice, like the #RCVAct and #FairRepAct.
FairVote Action retweeted
➡️@StarAdvertiser Editorial Board endorses ballot measure to bring RCV to Honolulu's elections⬇️
"Ranked choice voting encourages more candidate and voter participation: Voters can choose a less-well-known candidate matching their views without fearing a 'throwaway' vote."
OPINION: "As general election ballots arrive via mail this week, we urge Oahu voters to take time to closely review the 20 proposed amendments to the City Charter."
Read more in an editorial: 808ne.ws/4yk7BwA
FairVote Action retweeted
In 2026, 125 candidates won statewide & congressional primaries w/ less than 50% of the vote.
That includes 21 U.S. House nominees who are almost guaranteed to win in November.
How do we end "fewest votes wins?" Ranked choice voting & proportional representation ⬇️
Ranked choice voting changes the incentives for our elected officials — they are rewarded for delivering for voters, not just a narrow party base.
Learn how RCV can improve our elections ⬇️
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Sign up for our email list to learn how you can help bring ranked choice voting to more elections ⬇️
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Voters across the country love RCV & the additional power it gives them – it’s not going anywhere.
In my home state of Alaska, open primaries + RCV led to more competition & a bipartisan legislature that is delivering results to voters.
FairVote Action retweeted
These surveys show Americans agree on more than we realize – including how to improve government.
Our elections reward politicians who answer to a narrow base & ignore the rest of us. It's partly why our nation feels so divided.
Ranked choice voting flips these incentives.
➡️@VOPorg & @ppc_umd asked nearly 20k Americans in 39 competitive states & congressional districts about ranked choice voting.
66% say they support RCV for congressional elections – with 70% of Democrats and 64% of Republicans in favor.
Learn more ⬇️
vop.org/common-ground-2026-g…
FairVote Action retweeted
➡️@VOPorg & @ppc_umd asked nearly 20k Americans in 39 competitive states & congressional districts about ranked choice voting.
66% say they support RCV for congressional elections – with 70% of Democrats and 64% of Republicans in favor.
Learn more ⬇️
vop.org/common-ground-2026-g…
FairVote Action retweeted
Alaska has a long history of an extended vote-counting period – well before the state’s adoption of ranked choice voting.
Due to Alaska’s size, geography, & state law, it could be 15 days before we know the results of close 2026 elections.
Learn more ⬇️
fairvote.org/when-should-we-…
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This Congress was the least productive in recent history. Nearly 9 in 10 Americans feel our politics doesn’t work for them.
Can ranked choice voting improve government? Yes.
RCV pushes lawmakers to work together & deliver results for all voters – not just their partisan base.