Surge of ranked choice voting bills introduced in state legislatures
Posted on What's New Grace Ramsey on January 30, 2019

12 states kicked off their 2019 legislative sessions with ranked choice voting bills
Read moreA Proposed Initiative to Adopt Ranked Choice Voting in Missouri
Posted on What's New Grace Ramsey, Myeisha Boyd on September 01, 2017

Missourians For Fair and Open Elections campaigns for electoral reforms by organizing and fighting for better representation for Missouri’s voters.
Read moreMaine Legislators Should Respect the Will of the People
Posted on What's New Grace Ramsey on February 02, 2017

When Maine voters adopted ranked choice voting on November 8, 2016, the result was heralded as “hope for the future.” However, a recent controversial move in South Dakota demonstrates how politicians can react to reform with knee-jerk opposition, and some worry that at least some Maine legislators are seeking a way to delay, or even repeal, ranked choice voting - against the wishes of the people.
Read more11 Ways to Get Involved to Advance Ranked Choice Voting
Posted on What's New Grace Ramsey on November 29, 2016

FairVote has been thrilled to see the energy from both long-time supporters and folks that are just starting to enter into the discussion. There are several ways you can get involved with our efforts
Read moreCalifornia Bill to Expand Options for Local Elections Goes to Governor Brown
Posted on Quick News Grace Ramsey on August 26, 2016

Senate Bill 1288, sponsored by Senator Mark Leno, which enables all of the state’s general law jurisdictions to use fairer voting methods, including ranked choice voting, passed the state assembly last Thursday 46-26. The bill passed the State Senate back in May and is now headed to the desk of Governor Jerry Brown.
Read moreMay 24th Launch of First Congressional Voting Rights Caucus
Posted on Quick News Grace Ramsey on May 26, 2016
Tuesday marked the launch of the first Congressional Voting Rights Caucus. The caucus held a press conference outside the Capitol, led by Co-Chairs Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33) and Representative Terri Sewell (AL-7) announcing the formation of the caucus and the policy goals it hopes to advance.
Read moreNew York City Includes RCV in State Legislative Agenda
Posted on What's New Grace Ramsey on March 22, 2016

The New York City Council took a step forward in improving elections by including the adoption of ranked choice voting in its legislative agenda for the New York State Legislature. The City Council wrote in favor of legislation proposed by Assemblyman Brian Kavanaugh that would allow New York City to implement RCV for citywide primary elections.
Read moreProgress and Opportunity for Ranked Choice Voting in 2015
Posted on What's New Grace Ramsey on March 10, 2015
2015 is shaping up to be a monumental year for ranked choice voting (RCV). Across the country, a growing number of activists and legislators are taking steps to implement RCV in their city or state. Here's an overview of the legislation that has already been introduced this year.
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