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Friend, 

 

Last minute candidate drop-outs, technological glitches, and a global pandemic
threatened the integrity of our presidential and other primary elections this
year as never before. 

 

But two simple reforms — ranked choice voting and vote at home — have been
proven to mitigate these risks and ensure all voices are heard and all votes
are counted. 

 

Today, we’re excited to share two updates with you. 

 

First, the Unite America Institute released a new white paper
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Choice Voting and the Presidential Primaries. Ranked choice voting is an
alternative voting system that ensures better expression of voter preference,
prevents votes from being “wasted” on candidates who drop out last minute, and
allows for higher voter participation.Ranked Choice Voting: The Solution to the
Presidential Primary Predicament
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case for expanding RCV to all states in 2024.

 

For the first time, five states used ranked choice voting for their primaries
this year; we need to continue the momentum into 2024, when we hope both
parties will use the system to nominate their presidential candidates.
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Second, the National Association of Nonpartisan Reformers in partnership with
the Unite America Institute hosted a panel with election experts about what
they’re doing to ensure safe and secure voting during the pandemic. The panel,
moderated by David Hawkings, editor in chief at The Fulcrum, allowed election
administrators to explain how they used ranked choice voting, vote at home, and
mobile voting options in recent primaries to ensure that voters and their
safety comes first. 

 

We were fortunate to get an all-star line-up for the panel, including 

* Amber McReynolds <[link removed]> | CEO, National Vote
at Home Institute
* Rob Richie <[link removed]> | President & CEO, FairVote
* Amelia Powers Gardner <[link removed]> (R) | Utah County Clerk &
Auditor
* Vicki Hiatt <[link removed]> (D) | Chair,
Kansas Democratic Party WATCH THE FULL VIDEO
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We're inspired by the success of these innovations in action. Reformers and
policymakers should consider their merits as we near an unprecedented general
election, and as long-term solutions for cycles to come.

 

Best, 

 

Beth Hladick

Policy Manager

Unite America

 


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