Cynthia Richie Terrell
@CynthiaRTerrell
Quaker gal working to advance women’s representation & leadership, CEO of @RepresentWomen married to @Rob_Richie, grad of @GFSchool & @swarthmore
Found this note - that I first found on a DC sidewalk years ago - while cleaning out the car this morning...#ThursdayThoughts
So glad to hear that the NYC Charter Commission has decided against advancing a regressive Top Two voting system to the November ballot - read testimony from @erinvilardi @liuba4congress & me on how #RCV is helping women win in NYC: drive.google.com/file/d/1HHaAa4…
Every way I slice it, ranked choice voting leads to more voter choice, and I think that’s a good thing. Today I voted to adopt ranked choice voting in DC elections, listening to the 73% of voters who advocated for this in a ballot initiative last election. Congratulations to…
“Most voters believe Congress is overdue for a makeover. Suggested reforms typically include measures such as #RankedChoiceVoting… to hamstring politicians from ignoring their constituents, holding them accountable when they do.” Read more from @DrTedJ in @PostOpinions ⬇️
Feel like Congress doesn’t care what you want? You’re right, @DrTedJ writes. wapo.st/3Ij2lEZ
#WeekendReading is here! Authors & stories include @CynthiaRTerrell & @NewMajorityNYC in @fulcrum_us, @CAWP_RU, @VoteRunLead, @EleanorsLegacy, @DorceyForAlbany, @TDennard, @JacindaArdern #ADifferentKindofPower, & more! Read it in @MsMagazine: msmagazine.com/2025/07/03/ind…
Single-choice elections are "a zero-sum game – fewer votes for everyone else means more votes for me. Being nice to a competitor isn't a winning strategy. But in a #RankedChoiceVoting election, it is.” @IsmarVolic in @WBUR on how RCV detoxifies politics. wbur.org/cognoscenti/20…
We need #Hyattsville residents to make sure #RankedChoiceVoting keeps moving forward! Can you help us out? Sign up to speak in support of #RCV at the next City Council meeting. 21 July, 7pm More Info: rcvmd.org/hyattsville_ci…
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table yesterday at the #Hyattsville Summer Jam! Residents, remember the best way to keep #RankedChoiceVoting moving forward is to show your support at the next city council meeting. 21 July, 7pm More Info: rcvmd.org/hyattsville_ci…
I took the lead in writing The Five for @ExpandDemocracy this week. I'm particularly eager for people to share thoughts on the opening deep dive on balancing global, national and local governance.
🗳️ New from the Expand Democracy 5: 🚀 Rebalancing global, national & local governance 🏳️ How to lose without breaking democracy 💡 Ways to protect candidates from violence ⚡ Independents take on PA’s closed primaries 🔗 Timely links Read it here 👉expanddem.substack.com/p/the-expand-d…
Read my weekly column with updates on #RankedChoiceVoting funding in Washington, DC 👏🏼 @chenderson & @BrianneKNadeau & #RCV defense in NYC 👏🏼 @erinvilardi & @liuba4congress, @AshantiGholar on women’s power, @fairvote on #RCVAct & #FRA, & #SenecaFalls anniv msmagazine.com/2025/07/18/177…
On Tuesday, Georgia held a runoff in the Dem primary for a Public Service Commission seat. Turnout dropped 10% vs. the initial primary, & taxpayers may have spent $100 per vote. If Georgia used #RankedChoiceVoting, costly runoffs like this wouldn't be necessary. Learn more ⬇️
Great piece from @IsmarVolic for @WBUR. With #RankedChoiceVoting, campaigns don’t have to be a toxic "zero-sum game." Candidates who earn the support of a majority of voters are rewarded, regardless of ideology. wbur.org/cognoscenti/20…
The gerrymandering race to the bottom continues. We need #ProportionalRepresentation #FairRepAct fairvote.org/our-reforms/fa…
🚨BREAKING NEWS — CALIFORNIA HOUSE DEMOCRATS are looking to get 5-7 more seats in Congress in mid-decade redistricting being pushed by @GavinNewsom @allymutnick and I have all the details in @PunchbowlNews link.punchbowl.news/click/40719032…
This is huge news for our democracy. 16 and 17 year olds will have the vote in the election. Extending the franchise is vital to nurturing more active citizens for the future health of our democracy.
Another massive thank you to these 8 DC Councilmembers who voted to fund the Ranked Choice Voting portion of Initiative 83! Here's a snippet of what they had to say about it at Monday's budget meeting. If your councilmember is listed here, please send them a big THANK YOU for…
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 Another RCV success to add to the list. The Washington D.C. Council approved a budget amendment to fund the implementation of RCV in 2026 in an 8-4 vote!
Which city will be next in Maryland to adopt #rankedchoicevoting? We are seeing increased interest in ranked choice voting from everyday residents and elected officials. Giving voters a stronger voice makes democracy stronger. Rank your #RCV prediction: app.rankedvote.co/rcvmd/secondci…
BREAKING: The DC Council has officially voted to fund and implement Ranked Choice Voting in DC elections in 2026! Our team was stunned to see the amount of support on the council for RCV. Councilmembers @chenderson and @BrianneKNadeau introduced the amendment to the budget to…
The DC Council voted to fund the implementation of #RankedChoiceVoting in our nation’s capital! This will deliver better elections for DC voters for years to come. Huge thanks to @AllVotesCountDC, other advocates, & the lawmakers who made this possible. fairvote.org/press/dc-counc…
Read my column on @MsMagazine for stats on outcomes for women in NYC elections with #RankedChoiceVoting & other updates on building that ‘more perfect union’ 📜
July 4th "weekend reading" in @MsMagazine from @RepresentWomen @CynthiaRTerrell is full of news about the drive to parity for women in elected office. msmagazine.com/2025/07/03/ind…
Great new video from our friends at @fairvote on #RankedChoiceVoting in NYC that captures all the highlights — more collaboration among candidates, majority winners, & a super-majority of women on the @NYCCouncil 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Last month, NYC voters went to the polls for their #RankedChoiceVoting primaries. Candidates, community organizations, and media outlets embraced the reform and showed voters how it gives them more power.