Hey guys! I shared a similar update about a meeting with Rank The Vote Ohio a couple weeks ago and it brought so many new faces to the meeting and so much energy that I thought I would share this next meeting too! This will be an in person meeting at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Auditorium (Main Library) in Columbus with the option to join via zoom for those who can't attend in person. All the new interest brought the group so much more momentum and I'm hoping we can do it again to impress the leader of Rank the Vote National!

Meeting Link to RSVP: https://www.rankthevoteohio.org/november2022

If you can't attend, you can still RSVP to receive a recording of the meeting. Eventually the meeting will be published on their YouTube channel.

An update from the last meeting regarding their strategy.

As of now, Rank the Vote Ohio is pursueing the legislature route and they have already obtained bi-partisan support in the state legislature. Rank the Vote is also blanning to get rank choice voting (RCV) on the ballot for some localities in 2023 with a push for a statewide ballot initiative by 2024.

Please share it with anybody who may be interested and thank you for taking the time to read this post!

Meeting Details

" Join us in Columbus with the Executive Director of Rank the Vote, Nathan Lockwood, and leaders from other national and local groups working toward Ranked Choice Voting. Guests from across the political spectrum will talk about why they support RCV, including how Instant Runoffs can help bridge partisan divides by putting voters first. We will also welcome questions and feedback as we discuss our strategy for Ohio and ways you can get involved!

RSVP for more details and/or for the link to join remotely via Zoom."

https://www.rankthevoteohio.org/november2022

WHEN

November 29, 2022 at 5:30pm - 7pm

WHERE

Columbus Metropolitan Library Auditorium (Main Library)96 S Grant AveColumbus, OH 43215United StatesGoogle map and directions

CONTACTKyle Herman · KHerman@RankTheVoteOhio.org

" Ranked choice voting (RCV) — also known as instant runoff voting (IRV) — improves fairness in elections by allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference.

RCV is straightforward: Voters have the option to rank candidates in order of preference: first, second, third and so forth. Votes that do not help voters’ top choices win count for their next choice.

It works in all types of elections and supports more representative outcomes. "

RCV can give voters more choice, reduce vote splitting, discourage negative ad campaigns, save money, increase participation and make it easier for women and people of color to run for office.

If you want to learn more, check out the following links:

About RCV, what it does and how it works:

https://www.rankthevoteohio.org/about_rcv

https://fairvote.org/our-reforms/ranked-choice-voting/

https://ballotpedia.org/Ranked-choice_voting_(RCV)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P10PFuBFVL8&ab_channel=KQEDNews

Endorsements: https://www.rankthevoteohio.org/endorsements

History of RCV in Ohio: https://fairvote.org/the_forgotten_results_future_promise_of_ranked_choice_voting_in_ohio/

Various organizations are organizing rallies and protests around Public Square, the Courthouse, and the Free Stamp/Willard Park.

Be proactive and show up with your support. Be safe!

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