UpVote Virginia
@UpVoteVA
We are a nonpartisan democracy reform collective aiming to elevate the voices of Virginia voters by making elections stronger and more equitable.
The @WashingtonPost makes a clear and effective argument for why the DC Council should fund Initiative 83. I-83 would implement ranked choice voting for all DC elections and allow independents to vote in party primaries. The initiative passed overwhelmingly in November. (1/3)
D.C. Democrats tarnish themselves by resisting ranked-choice voting, the Editorial Board writes. wapo.st/4kBbGWs
“[Zohran Mamdani] and I cross-endorsed in an unusual way that #RankedChoiceVoting makes possible. And people said ‘We love the idea of politics as more of a team sport.’” @bradlander shares how RCV encourages more collaborative politics on @CNN.
The line in the Democratic Party right now is not between progressives and moderates — it’s between fighters and folders. @ZohranKMamdani is a fighter, and I’m urging my fellow Democratic leaders to join me in helping him win in November.
We had a great time talking to @JamesAbrenio on his new podcast JamesPod about #rankedchoicevoting in VA! youtube.com/watch?v=5rCKIs…
The best and fairest path forward on redistricting - still - is banning gerrymandering nationwide, once and for all. I reintroduced the Fair Representation Act with @RepRaskin and others, to make that dream a reality. beyer.house.gov/news/documents…
Fairfax voters - if you live in CD11, early voting starts TODAY for your special election.
Early voting begins this Friday, 7/25, for the 11th Congressional District Special Election. 🗳️Fairfax County Government Center, 8 am-4:30 pm 🗳️North County Governmental Center (Reston), 1-7 pm Only voters in the district are eligible to vote: fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/earl…
A new bill in Congress would stop gerrymandering, and give voters more choice & more voice with #RankedChoiceVoting in US House & Senate elections. Ask your members of Congress to support the Fair Representation Act at the link below, and read on to learn more. #FairRepAct 🧵
Candidates in #RankedChoiceVoting elections often cross-endorse each other! #RCV incentivizes collaboration + building coalitions – ultimately diminishing negative campaigning. Learn more from our friends at @fairvote 👇 youtube.com/shorts/j8D5qIa…
Want an end to the gerrymandering wars? #ProportionalRepresentation is the solution. 🧵
CNN: House Democrats are actively exploring redrawing congressional lines in California, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York and Washington state in the midst of Texas redrawing their congressional map to favor the GOP. cnn.com/2025/07/20/pol…
Want #RankedChoiceVoting and #FairMaps for Congress? Ask your representative to support the #FairRepAct today! ⬇️ (Thanks to VA's own @RepDonBeyer for carrying!) fairvoteaction.quorum.us/campaign/FairR…
What was the impact of #RankedChoiceVoting in the NYC primary? TOMORROW at 1pm ET, FairVote’s own @DebTheOtis will join an @ArenaSummit & Forum NYC expert panel to break it all down. Register here ⬇️ mobilize.us/arena/event/80…
#RankedChoiceVoting is coming to our nation’s capital! The City Council’s decision today will give DC voters greater choice and more voice in their elections. A big win. Hope the Council implements the entirety of I-83 to enfranchise independent voters fairvote.org/press/dc-counc…
🚨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!
"Voters always say they want more choice at the polls, candidates who engage w/ them, & a genuine, issue-based campaign. They got exactly that in NYC because of #RankedChoiceVoting." – @davedaley3 in @guardian on how RCV delivered better elections for NYC theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
"From the recent Dem LG primary to the CD11 special election primaries, Virginia has 2 examples of how #RankedChoiceVoting could benefit voters in crowded races. Both demonstrate why it's time for Virginia's political parties to further embrace RCV." upvoteva.org/blog/op-ed-to-…
#RankedChoiceVoting doesn't favor any ideology. As FairVote's @davedaley3 shared on @FastPoliticsPod with @MollyJongFast, it "elects the candidate with the broadest and widest support."
In anticipation of this, our Independence Day, we celebrate not only the USA but also one of our favorite fictional presidents played by Bill Pullman. As inspirational as Whitmore is, he's not the only iconic role on the resume! Rank your top 3 roles here: rcv123.org/ballot/gVJg5xw…
95% of voters weighed in between Cuomo and Mamdani with #RankedChoiceVoting. 152k voters who ranked another candidate first had greater voice with RCV.
🚨NYC Mayoral Election Results with ranked-choice voting tabulation Mamdani 56 Cuomo 44
PLUS in a crowded field of candidates, 95% of voters got to weigh in on the top two candidates - #RankedChoiceVoting provides a mechanism that can support lots of voices in an election while still providing a majority winner.
RCV is easy to use! 96% of New York City voters said ranked choice was easy to use, including 94% of every racial demographic. Thrilled to see it! fairvote.org/press/nyc-rank…
96% of New Yorkers say #RankedChoiceVoting is simple. 77% want to keep RCV or expand it. That’s what happens when you give voters more choice & more power. fairvote.org/press/nyc-rank…
Last month, #Charlottesville made history by holding its first #RankedChoiceVoting election. The voters chose two winners from different corners of the city – one experienced leader and one fresh voice drawn from different neighborhoods and backgrounds. fairvote.org/a-deep-dive-on…