We have many crowded primaries happening in Illinois next year, including House Districts 2, 7, 8, and 9, Senator Durbin's US Senate seat, and the Republican gubernatorial primary. #RankedChoiceVoting is desperately needed in our primaries to mitigate vote splitting. @govpritzker.illinois.gov

Thank you to everyone who showed up for our Statewide Meeting this past weekend! FairVote Illinois has big plans for 2026 and '27. Stay tuned, and tell your friends about #RankedChoiceVoting! #RCV #Democracy #Politics #IllinoisPolitics

Missed our Statewide Meeting yesterday? Here's the recording!: youtu.be/teU5rZ4ON9c Watch for: our history so far, where the RCV movement in IL has been, and where it's going; action items that you can take right now to support RCV (all links in YouTube video description). #Illinois #Politics

Our neighbors to the East have declared that fair elections are a bipartisan, American interest. Together, we can pursue common-sense policy that puts consent of the governed above political gamesmanship. #Indiana #Illinois #Midwest #IndianaPolitics #Redistricting #Politics

With as many as 18 candidates in the Democratic primary for IL-09, it is clear that Illinois desperately needs ranked choice voting for its primary elections. This race could theoretically be won by a candidate with as little as 5.56% of the vote due to vote splitting.

Ranked choice voting would move us beyond just having two choices when we go to vote. The way we currently vote is a critical road block to our ability to function as a country. In order to have consent of the governed, people must be able to have real choice in who their leaders are.

Join us on Saturday, December 13 at 10am for a statewide meeting! We are working on big plans for 2026 and momentum is growing for ranked choice voting. RSVP here to receive the Zoom link via email: www.fairvoteillinois.org/statewide_me... #RankedChoiceVoting #RCV #Democracy #Illinois #Politics

Like seriously do we actually even pick our leaders??? We need ranked choice voting now y'all. Go to link bio, tell your friends. Let's fix this. youtube.com/shorts/wDWpw... #Chicago #ChicagoIllinois #Illinois #Politics #ChicagoPolitics #IllinoisPolitics

"Voters can't afford systems that hand victory to unrepresentative candidates & make them play games. #RankedChoiceVoting won't solve every democratic ailment, but it's a good step toward mending them." – Profs. @ismarvolic.bsky.social, Andy Schultz, & David McCune

🗞 @evanstonroundtable.bsky.social: "[The City of Evanston] is preparing to join a refiled lawsuit aimed at compelling the [@cookcountyclerk.bsky.social] to actually implement [ranked choice voting]." The legally binding November 2022 referendum "passed decisively with over 82% support." #Evanston

Some thoughts for Giving Tuesday week. youtube.com/shorts/zTddT... #GivingTuesday #Donate #RCV #RankedChoiceVoting #politics #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #money #mutualaid

FairVoteIllinois.org/donate 👈👈👈 This #GivingTuesday, we’re seeking donations to support our education campaigns to bring #RankedChoiceVoting to Chicago, Naperville, and Illinois! #RCV #Democracy #Donate #Illinois #Chicago #Politics #ChicagoPolitics #IllinoisPolitics #Activism

The times they are a-changing. Pro-democracy reform could soon be coming to presidential primaries! Support the momentum at www.fairvoteillinois.org/Donate #RankedChoiceVoting #RCV #Democracy #Illinois #Politics #Election #IllinoisPolitics (🧵 1/4)

What is Illinois's favorite Thanksgiving food? We used #RankedChoiceVoting to find out! After a contentious race and 7 rounds of tabulation, we found a true consensus majority winner: Stuffing! Thanks to the 96 voters! #RCV #Democracy #Illinois #Thanksgiving #ThanksgivingDinner #Thanksgiving2025

www.fairvoteillinois.org/rcv_demo 👈👈👈 Vote for your favorite Thanksgiving food, Illinois! #Thanksgiving #Illinois #Holidays #HappyHolidays #thanksgivingweek #thanksgivingfood #thanksgivingdinner #Thanksgivingbreak

for you. Click here or the 🔗 in bio to RSVP and get the Zoom link!: www.fairvoteillinois.org/statewide_me... We'll discuss everything we accomplished this year and how we did on our goals. You'll also get to meet our new statewide organizer and discuss our main focus areas for 2026!

Earlier this month, Minneapolis used #RankedChoiceVoting for its mayoral race! We interviewed voters to see how they enjoyed using it on the day of the election. Here's what they had to say: youtube.com/shorts/qyJyk... #RCV #Minneapolis #Midwest #Democracy #Politics

One of our lead volunteers, Abigail, met with @chicagosmayor.bsky.social last week to discuss bringing #RankedChoiceVoting to Chicago to increase voter engagement, give voters more choices, and save $! The mayor was supportive! #Chicago #ChicagoPolitics #RCV #ChicagoIllinois #Democracy #Illinois

Chicagoans try #RankedChoiceVoting pt. 3 Join us as we work to bring RCV to Chicago at FairVoteIllinois.org/join ! #RCV #Democracy #Politics #IllinoisPolitics #Chicago #ChicagoPolitics

Huge thank you and best wishes to Rebecca! Rebecca Williams has been advocating for policy since 2017, starting with environmental work. In 2022, she joined FairVote Illinois as Statewide Organizer to help bring RCV to Illinois. (1/2)

Crowded primaries are healthy! (IT WOULD BE HEALTHIER IF WE HAD RANKED CHOICE VOTING. Shoutout to @fairvoteil.bsky.social )

Minneapolis is another midwestern major city that has implemented #RankedChoiceVoting; @jkmassey.bluesky.social, Executive Director of FairVote Minnesota, and I are out interviewing voters on their experience. Stay tuned! #RCV #Democracy #Vote #Election2025 #Election

"We need elections that express the full will of voters, not just the loudest. #RankedChoiceVoting rewards collaboration over division, ideas over ideology, & conversation over extremism." – @fairvotemn.bsky.social's Jeanne Massey in @minnpost.bsky.social ⬇️

#ElectionDay 2025 is just around the corner, & #RankedChoiceVoting will play a big role: ➡️ 14 cities & counties will use RCV ➡️ Ft. Collins, CO will use RCV for the 1st time ➡️ Voters in Greenbelt, MD will weigh-in on RCV adoption Learn more⬇️ fairvote.org/how-ranked-c...

Try out ranked choice voting! Vote for your favorite spooky activity here: app.rankedvote.co/rv/ak7t0i4bd... #RankedChoiceVoting #Halloween #Fall #Quiz

Tomorrow, Irish voters will go to the polls to choose their next president. Ireland has used #RankedChoiceVoting in presidential elections since the republic was founded, and its experience shows how RCV can improve U.S. elections, too. ⬇️ fairvote.org/the-ireland-...

#RankedChoiceVoting #RCV #Democracy #Memes #PoliticsMemes #RCVMemes

🗳 @fairvote.bsky.social: 18 cities across 9 states are using ranked choice voting in their elections this year! Read the full article at fairvote.org/the-2025-ele... #RankedChoiceVoting #RCV #Democracy #Politics

🧠 @psychologytoday.com: "A smattering of political science research finds that such methods [as ranked choice voting] would unwind the political paralysis caused by the centrifugal forces spinning American politics toward extremes." Read the full article: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pati...

We met up with the Exec Director of @fairvotemn.bsky.social, Jeanne Massey! It was a joy to have a legendary electoral reform powerhouse player here in the Windy City! Pro-RCV reform is rapidly gaining momentum across the midwest. We're thrilled to have such an amazing partner! #Chicago #Illinois

RCV IN THE NEWS: Our neighbors across the lake are fighting to expand democracy! We're continuing to watch closely as Rank MI Vote aims to collect 600,000 signatures across the Wolverine State to put a statewide referendum on their November 2026 ballot. #Michigan #Midwest

WE'RE HIRING!: Seeking a full-time statewide organizer to work on the front lines of a transformative movement to upgrade Illinois’ elections to ranked choice voting. Visit FairVoteIllinois.org/statewide_organizer or click the 🔗 in bio for more info and to apply! Must be in the Chicagoland area.

The best way to spread the word about ranked choice voting is with a new hat, shirt, bag, cup, or even baby onesie! Start the conversation about pro-democracy reform with some stylish merch at www.fairvoteillinois.org/shop! The proceeds from sales help fund our movement.

#RankedChoiceVoting would save Chicago millions of 💸 by eliminating the need for runoff elections. The 2023 Mayoral runoff cost ~$20M, and $10s of Ms more in campaign costs. Comment below: What would be a better use of that $$$? 🤔 #RCV #Democracy #Chicago #ChicagoPolitics #ChicagoIllinois #Illinois

42.9% of respondents to a poll run by Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega said YES to #RankedChoiceVoting, with only 23.9% opposed and 33.2% neutral. @lakecountyclerk.bsky.social told the LC News-Sun: “our voters are engaged and care about the process. They see a place for ranked-choice voting.”

We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar (g. ’91-’99). Governor Edgar was one of the most respected governors in our history, leaving office with approval ratings >60% and winning reelection by the largest margins in Illinois history. 🧵 1/2

@govpritzker.illinois.gov has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of victims of political violence. Let us cherish democracy as a peaceful political system for resolving our differences. The project of building a world-class democracy in our country is a fight for peace. #Democracy

Our list of official supporters of ranked choice voting is growing! These 13 alders have confirmed their support for upgrading our city's democracy and giving voters more choice and more power through ranked choice voting!

We've passed RCV referenda in Berwyn, Evanston, Peoria, Oak Park, and Skokie, IL. Next, we're working on Naperville and Chicago! Want to fight for better democracy? Take the first step at FairVoteIllinois.org/Join ! #Illinois #IllinoisPolitics #Chicago #ChicagoIllinois #Politics #Naperville

Our message to workers: Let us organize for power, choice, and collective voice. Democracy is a continuous, ever-evolving mechanism for self-governance. That's why we at FairVote Illinois are organizing for #RankedChoiceVoting ! #Democracy #Chicago #Illinois #Politics #LaborDay

Yesterday, FVIL volunteers met with alderman Anthony Quezada to discuss upgrading Chicago's elections to ranked choice voting. Alderman Quezada shared his support for RCV as a critical pro-democracy reform, and we are excited to work with him! #RCV #RankedChoiceVoting #Chicago #ChicagoIllinois

Do you know someone who lives in or around Naperville, Illinois and wants to fight for democracy? We're working to put a ranked choice voting referendum on Naperville's March 2026 ballot! 🧵(1/2)

Ranked choice voting is a simple upgrade to the way we vote that gives voters more choices and more power! By letting voters rank candidates in order of preference, you can vote for who you really want — without fear of "splitting the vote." #baseball #sports #chicago #cubs

Last night, we had our DuPage County chapter meeting! It also doubled as a going-away party for our amazing DuPage County chapter lead Samrah, who is going to Brown University for college! We're so thankful for the work that she has done to advance democracy reform in Illinois!

DuPage County: We're working to get a ranked choice voting referendum on Naperville's March 2026 ballot! Join us at Wheaton Public Library on August 19 from 6:30-7:30pm for our DuPage County Chapter Meeting! We'll discuss the progress we've already made and how you can help gather signatures.

Our neighbors across Lake Michigan are making waves! Congratulations to @rankmivote.bsky.social on starting signature collection for your statewide ballot initiative to bring #RankedChoiceVoting to the Great Lakes State! #Michigan #MichiganPolitics #Politics #Democracy #News

Democracy advocates, there's a lot to talk about for Chicago, Naperville, and the State of Illinois. Join us on August 20 from 7-8pm on Zoom to discuss our campaigns to bring ranked choice voting to IL! RSVP at FairVoteIllinois.org/events or click the 🔗 in bio for the Zoom link! #Chicago #Illinois

Illinoisans come from the world over. Democracy requires coalition-building and finding consensus. #RankedChoiceVoting is the fastest-growing upgrade to our elections to give voters more power and choice. www.fairvoteillinois.org/Join #Democracy #Illinois #Chicago #ChicagoIllinois

In June, NYC showed why RCV is so great for democracy: It changes the game — and its incentives. Chicago should follow in NYC's footsteps and adopt RCV ASAP so that we can use it for our next mayoral election. @chicagosmayor.bsky.social #Democracy #Chicago #ChicagoIllinois #RankedChoiceVoting

Samrah and Kevin have been regular volunteers in DuPage County for the last couple years, and they're continuing to diligently gather petitions for Naperville this summer before heading off to college. We're so inspired by them! #Democracy #DuPageCounty #Naperville #NapervilleIllinois