Imagine your ballot listed all the candidates for a given office, and next to each name, you had a simple checkbox. With Approval Voting, you can check off as many candidates as you "approve" of.
The candidate with the most "approvals" wins.
#votingreform #elections #democracy
What we're reading: https://en.ilsole24ore.com/art/electoral-law-three-voting-systems-26-years-and-still-changing-AI6m5tgB?refresh_ce=1
Approval voting offers a fresh approach to redistricting. It's a method that would significantly reduce the incentive for partisan line-drawing and make elections more competitive. #ApprovalVoting #Redistricting #ElectionReform
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Seeking common ground? Implementing Approval Voting can cool down our heated politics by rewarding candidates who build broad consensus. Let's prioritize civility and decorum over partisan warfare. A calmer process leads to better policy. electionscience.org
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What we're reading; "When “Choose One” Isn’t Enough. Why some voters feel their ballot doesn’t capture what they believe"
https://open.substack.com/pub/akorky/p/when-choose-one-isnt-enough?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
Its legislative session, our 2026 focus is of course advancing approval voting, supporting states voting rights act, legislation to understand the impacts voting reform has on voter participation, understanding and election outcomes. Support our work at electionscience.org/giving
What we're reading: "The only system that checks all of the boxes is Approval voting. It is the only system that makes sense in this era of distrust in our elections. It is the most reliable, robust, and practical solution available to us right now."
https://eigentaylor.github.io/blog/ditch-rcv/
Gerrymandering lets politicians choose their voters. Vote splitting lets winners emerge without a majority. Together, they dilute your voice. 📉
Approval Voting changes the math: ✅ No "spoilers" ✅ Vote for all you like ✅ Broadest support wins
It’s time to move #Forward. 🗳️✨
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What we are reading: "Break the 51% Ceiling: How Approval Voting Can Unite America"
https://www.thewellnews.com/opinions/break-the-51-ceiling-how-approval-voting-can-unite-america/
Voters are ready for a change! 34.4% of respondents say Approval Voting should be the standard for U.S. elections. Plus, 50% of people found that learning about it actually increased their understanding of how we can fix our broken system. Simple, fair, effective. #FixTheVote
The survey results are in! Special thanks to Nonpartisan polls for taking the lead on the Electoral Systems poll. Here is the link to the sheet with the key takeaways and crosstabs by demographic:
Oh how we love Data 🤤😍🤤
https://stv.vote/report/us/or/portland/2024/11/councilor-district-3
#stv #portland #data #electionscience
What we're reading. "Beyond MAGA, A profile of the Trump Coalition"
https://beyondmaga.us/
Congrats to the team at More in Common for completing this study.
ICYMI Learning Hour Writing & Placing Op-eds with Jean Paul Ciardullo
The philanthropic ecosystem has pushed all their chips in for RCV, leaving Approval Voting to fight without major financial backing. Many communities would benefit from a cost-effective, easy method like Approval Voting.
Help us restore balance: www.electionscience.org/giving
No mental Olympics. No strategic math. No opaque tabulations. Just a simple yes or no. 🗳️
With Approval Voting, you don’t have to choose the "lesser of two evils." If you like a candidate, give them a vote. It’s that simple.
We have approval voting in St. Louis city municipal elections. You vote for as many candidates you would like to in the primary and then the top two vote getters go to the general.
As we kick off legislative session here is a refresher of our virtual event "How to Speak with your Legislator" Voices of the voter will be critical this year as many communities take on redistricting, voter suppression and voting rights.
What we're reading; "The “Henry County Test”: What Happens When an Independent Watchdog Actually Bites?"
https://electionbyjury.substack.com/p/the-henry-county-test-what-happens
#elections #politics #law
The status quo won’t change itself. As a nonpartisan nonprofit, we rely on your support to challenge the system and fight for fairer elections. Help us keep the momentum going in 2026!
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2026 is off to an incredible start! Our focus this year is clear: helping more jurisdictions implement #ApprovalVoting to give voters more voice and more choice. We’re building in public this year, so stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes looks at our advocacy in action
Transparency isn’t just about the numbers; it’s about the foundation of our democracy. When the election process is open and verifiable, it builds public trust, prevents disinformation from taking root, and ensures every voter knows their voice was heard.
Take action: Stay informed: Follow local and national bills that simplify ballots and remove the "spoiler effect" in our elections. Talk with elected officials and your community about why being able to vote for any candidate you approve of leads to better consensus.
New Survey: Electoral Systems Comparison 📊
We’re looking for participants to weigh in on how we vote. ✅ Compare 3 different systems ✅ Test 2028 hypothetical matchups ✅ Takes only 5-10 minutes
Shape the future of election research: https://tinyurl.com/4846af6d
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As we kick off legislative session.. Just a reminder to defend voter choice and support Approval Voting this year! Our democracy works best when voters can support every candidate they actually like—without being forced to choose between a "strategic" vote and an honest one.
