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UpVote Virginia statement on Gov. Youngkin’s veto of SB428
UpVote Virginia statement on Gov. Youngkin’s veto of SB428
The state of ranked choice voting in Virginia
The state of ranked choice voting in Virginia

Virginia is diverse, with a real opportunity to increase representation in local and state governing bodies through ranked choice voting.

The opportunity for ranked choice voting in the 2024 Virginia General Assembly
The opportunity for ranked choice voting in the 2024 Virginia General Assembly
Press release: UpVote Virginia Statement on the December 19 Arlington County Board Meeting
Press release: UpVote Virginia Statement on the December 19 Arlington County Board Meeting
Testimony to Arlington County Board - Dec. 19
Testimony to Arlington County Board - Dec. 19
RECORDING: Beyond Election Day - Grassroots advocacy training
RECORDING: Beyond Election Day - Grassroots advocacy training
Ranked choice voting wins on Election Day 2023
Ranked choice voting wins on Election Day 2023

From Michigan and Minnesota, to Colorado and Massachusetts, ranked choice voting came out on top on Election Day 2023.

WEBINAR: Beyond election day - grassroots advocacy training
WEBINAR: Beyond election day - grassroots advocacy training
Why do we need ranked choice voting in Virginia?
Why do we need ranked choice voting in Virginia?

At UpVote Virginia, we’re working across the Commonwealth to educate communities about the benefits of ranked choice voting.

Liz White: How to fix the broken political system that led to a Speaker-less House
Liz White: How to fix the broken political system that led to a Speaker-less House
Election protection hotline info
Election protection hotline info
9 things to know about ranked choice voting
9 things to know about ranked choice voting

Ranked choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference in an election.

FairVote analysis: THE “MOTION TO VACATE” AND ELECTORAL INCENTIVES
FairVote analysis: THE “MOTION TO VACATE” AND ELECTORAL INCENTIVES
Benefits of ranked choice voting for Virginians
Benefits of ranked choice voting for Virginians

Ranked choice voting improves elections by allowing voters to rank candidates by order of preference.

Boston Globe OPINION: Ranked choice voting deserves a place in presidential primaries
Boston Globe OPINION: Ranked choice voting deserves a place in presidential primaries
RTD Commentary: No, Arlington hasn't 'abandoned' ranked choice voting
RTD Commentary: No, Arlington hasn't 'abandoned' ranked choice voting
ICYMI: UpVote Virginia Statement on the July 15 Arlington County Board Meeting
ICYMI: UpVote Virginia Statement on the July 15 Arlington County Board Meeting
Virginia becomes the latest state to leave nonpartisan election security pact
Virginia becomes the latest state to leave nonpartisan election security pact
A D.C. Democratic Party lawsuit is decidedly undemocratic
A D.C. Democratic Party lawsuit is decidedly undemocratic
No Labels and its critics miss the point: It’s the system, stupid
No Labels and its critics miss the point: It’s the system, stupid
Liz White testimony to the Arlington County Board
Liz White testimony to the Arlington County Board

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