Ranked choice voting, which requires a candidate to earn over 50% of the vote to win, empowers voters to express their full range of preferences. It rewards candidates who can appeal to voters beyond a narrow partisan base https://thefulcrum.us/elections/stop-fighting-start-fixing-rebuild-democracy

Join us tonight at 6 on zoom for: How RCV can work in Newton and how to bring it here Sign up here: https://vcma.nationbuilder.com/newtonrcvfeb25

We're building a movement across Massachusetts! Together with @rankthevoteusa.bsky.social we are making fair and representative elections a national movement. If this sounds good to you, sign up to get involved! https://vcma.nationbuilder.com/join

We see a brighter future with #RankedChoiceVoting!

This Valentine's Day, rank us first! #RCV #RankedChoiceVoting

"I'm proud to stand with Rank the Vote and be a part of a national movement proving a better way to vote is already here.” - Voter Choice MA Executive Director Ed Shoemaker

Today at 1:00–5:00 PM is the #RankedChoiceVoting hearing! Attend at the State House Room, B-1 or virtually! More details here: https://vcma.nationbuilder.com/feb_10_state_house_hearing_ranked_choice_voting_boston_bedford

Happening tomorrow: #RCV hearing at the State House! Show your support for #RankedChoiceVoting by attending (in person or virtually), testifying, and/or submitting written comments! https://vcma.nationbuilder.com/feb_10_state_house_hearing_ranked_choice_voting_boston_bedford

We had SO much fun at our #RCV lobby day! If you missed it, we have another opportunity on the 10th! Show your support by attending, testifying, and/or submitting testimony More info here: https://vcma.nationbuilder.com/feb_10_state_house_hearing_ranked_choice_voting_boston_bedford

#RankedChoiceVoting is a practical upgrade that gives voters more voice and helps choose leaders with broader support We had some delays at the State House, so we're mobilizing for the February 10 hearing https://vcma.nationbuilder.com/feb_10_state_house_hearing_ranked_choice_voting_boston_bedford

We're launching our #RankedChoiceVoting efforts in Waltham in March! Come out to First Parish in Waltham on March 11th where we'll cover what #RCV is, why it's gaining momentum, and what it will take to move a proposal forward. Then we'll organize! https://vcma.nationbuilder.com/waltham_rcv_launch

Progress for Ranked Choice Voting! 🗳️ Boston & Bedford RCV Home Rule Petitions went to the Joint Committee on Election Laws ✅ The committee advanced a statewide RCV local option bill Thanks @beccarausch.bsky.social for her leadership & @voterchoicema.bsky.social for rallying support!

The City Council voted unanimously Thursday night in favor of a home rule petition that would amend the city charter and allow RCV in local elections https://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/salem-council-seeks-to-move-ahead-on-ranked-choice-voting/article_3bdac60e-7ff8-4e93-8bf2-c5c7b2a7d4dd.html

Shoutout to Jennifer Falcon of Worcester — you were randomly selected to win a $100 Frugal Bookstore gift card. We appreciate everyone who jumped in, tried ranked-choice style voting, and took 60 seconds to contact lawmakers. Onward!

RCV Day Spotlight: Massachusetts, Delaware, and New Mexico! Voter Choice MA: vcma.nationbuilder.com/events Rank the Vote Delaware: rankthevotede.org/ New Mexico Voters First: www.nmvotersfirst.org/

It's #RCVDay! Together, we are building a better Commonwealth. #RCV give us more choices and a more representative government! Join us in 2026 to help make this a reality statewide: https://vcma.nationbuilder.com/volunteer

Our RCV Day 2026: Massachusetts Lobby Day is happening tomorrow! Come join us for a full day of events: https://vcma.nationbuilder.com/_rcv_day_2026_massachusetts_lobby_day

We'll be busy on Thursday with a full day of activities for our Massachusetts Lobby Day for #RCVDay! Follow the link for more info on the events and to sign up: https://vcma.nationbuilder.com/_rcv_day_2026_massachusetts_lobby_day

Catch us tomorrow at Boston People's March 2026! More info here: https://vcma.nationbuilder.com/boston_people_s_march_2026

Just one week until our full day of activities for #RCVDay! Join us for constituent meetings with legislators and later in the day for ice skating and dinner. Sign up here: https://vcma.nationbuilder.com/_rcv_day_2026_massachusetts_lobby_day

Positive developments in Salem! https://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/salem-council-to-discuss-petition-to-allow-ranked-choice-voting/article_6870608c-1e4a-42ee-80bb-3b039ef4d194.html

In this clip, a local leader explains why the #RankedChoiceVoting local-option and home rule bills aren't about forcing a system on anyone, they're about letting cities and towns decide for themselves If a community doesn't want #RCV, they won't adopt it https://youtu.be/bppbBmkqxUQ

We're getting ready for another year of work to improve elections in the Commonwealth. On the 22nd, we have constituent meetings with legislators to urge support for #RankedChoiceVoting. Brush up on the problems of plurality voting/benefits of #RCV here: https://voterchoicema.org/rcv/

"RCV performed much better across all the measures we tested" "Voters cannot afford systems that hand victory to unrepresentative candidates and force them to play tactical games." https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/ranked-choice-voting-outperforms-winner-take-all

On January 22nd, we'll have a full day of action, celebration, and community! 11-3: RCV Lobby Day After 3: Skate at the Frog Pond Then: Dinner + Watch Party 8-9: National RCV Day call Learn more about it and sign up here: https://vcma.nationbuilder.com/_rcv_day_2026_massachusetts_lobby_day

A new year is here, and so is the opportunity to do meaningful work together! We accomplished so much in 2025 and the momentum is only growing. We’re energized by what’s ahead and ready to get started!

Headline: New study finds a more effective way to hold US elections: 'Less likely to elect an extreme candidate' We're looking forward to another year of improving elections for our state! https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/ranked-choice-voting-outperforms-winner-take-all

Not sure how #RCV works? Learn about #RankedChoiceVoting through desserts here: https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/12/beth-fukumoto-the-case-for-ranked-choice-voting/

What is going on in Easthampton?? We recap the #RCV election here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7AJczQ3NTY

"The ranked choice voting bill would allow towns to implement ranked choice voting by approval of a ballot measure, an ordinance or by-law or a charter amendment." https://www.telegram.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/05/what-is-ranked-choice-voting-new-bill-could-bring-it-to-ma-towns/87581879007/

Call it the Easthampton Deal #RCV #RankedChoiceVoting

"The study’s conclusion is clear. Ranked choice voting methods outperform traditional first-past-the-post elections on nearly every measure of democratic fairness." #RCV #RankedChoiceVoting https://ivn.us/posts/why-mathematicians-love-ranked-choice-voting-2025-12-11

"Ranked choice voting can save cities the expense of holding preliminary elections. In Easthampton, it did more. It helped change the way the candidates behaved." https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2025/11/ranked-choice-voting-shows-its-value-in-easthampton-election-the-republican-editorials.html

Crowded primaries are emerging at every level for 2026. More choices should be a good thing. But in choose-one elections, it leads to vote-splitting & winners w/o majority support. Ranked choice voting allows more competition while ensuring majority winners. #RankedChoiceVoting

We had a great turn out last month at the State House for the #RankedChoiceVoting Local Option Bill and home rule petitions! Thank you everyone that showed up and sub

If you missed #GivingTuesday or are looking for another way to donate, donate your time! We have lots of ways to #volunteer all across #Massachussets. Come work with us to make our state better for everyone! https://vcma.nationbuilder.com/volunteer

#RCV has a way of doing that

This #GivingTuesday, we're asking you to invest in the work that's producing real results. This video from Easthampton on Election Day, captures why people across #Massachusetts are asking for #RCV. Support us here: https://vcma.nationbuilder.com/donate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7AJczQ3NTY

This #GivingTuesday, we’re asking for your partnership in advancing #RankedChoiceVoting in #Massachusetts. Your donation empowers us to reach more people and create lasting change, together! Support us here: https://vcma.nationbuilder.com/donate

Today we are giving thanks for the incredible volunteers and partners we have in the #RCV #ElectionReform movement. Together we are building a better future in our state. Take some rest friends and have a happy Thanksgiving

Let's break through the roadblocks and build a better system for everyone

Massachusetts voters strongly support RCV and want to be able to adopt it for local elections, according to a new survey conducted by the MassINC Polling Group with Partners In Democracy and Voter Choice Massachusetts. 64% say cities & towns should be allowed to use RCV in local elections!

Thanks to your support, we CRUSHED the Thursday hearing at the State House for the #RankedChoiceVoting Local Option Bill and home rule petitions! Together, we emailed 157 of the 200 state legislators and submitted more than 100 pieces of written testimony.

Tomorrow! The Massachusetts Legislature's Joint Committee on Election Laws has scheduled a hearing for November 13 at 1pm for the #RankedChoiceVoting (#RCV) Local Option Bill (S.531 / HD.4956) and seven of the nine related Home Rule Petitions. Details here: malegislature.gov/Events/Heari...

Today and every day, we stand in gratitude for those who’ve served and the families who’ve stood beside them. Thank you veterans!

Ranked Choice Voting lets you rank candidates — 1st, 2nd, 3rd. If your top choice can’t win, your vote counts for your next choice. It’s like an instant runoff, but without the extra election (and without everyone forgetting to show up the second time).

This week, #RankedChoiceVoting had four major wins in #Massachusetts! In #Bedford, a Special Town Meeting adopted #RCV #Somerville voted to form a Ranked Choice Voting committee Cambridge and Easthampton held successful RCV elections Join the statewide movement: vcma.nationbuilder.com/join

Tonight at 6pm! Join us in preparing testimony for next week's legislative hearing! vcma.nationbuilder.com/testimony-time

Happy #Halloween from your friends at VCMA!