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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

South Carolina, a new legislative session comes in January, let your representatives know you are tired of the choosing between the lesser of two evils.

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Wouldn't it be great if the rest of the White House press corps walked out in solidarity, like the opening acts of the Ed Sheeran tour Wouldn't it be great if the White House press corps just ignored Dumb Donald

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"If I’m a smart politician, I don’t trash talk everybody b/c I might want your folks to rank me number two, and that’s going to help me. So I think it encourages more civility in the process." – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski on how ranked choice voting improves elections in Alaska

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🤔things that make you go hmmm. House Republicans what is that monstrosity Trump built on our SW Border?🤔 Yes, the Trump lead GOP is a totalitarian regime

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"Given that 69% of U.S. adults say they’re unsatisfied with how democracy is working in the country, it’s no wonder Americans around the country are hungry for reforms to our elections." Check out the list today: fairvoteaction.org/which-states... #FairRepresentation #MoreVoiceMoreChoice

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Hey DumB Donald, if we stop trading/importing with all those countries, where are you going to get your big, beautiful tariff revenue from? OBTW, I'm still waiting for my "tariff check"

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

What do elected officials, business leaders, and artists across the political spectrum have in common? They know it’s time to improve our elections with ranked choice voting. #RankedChoiceVoting

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It's National Voter Registration Day! It's time to register or check your registration at SCVotes.gov. Request your absentee ballot. Check out SCVotes.gov to get the most up-to-date information on absentee voting. youtube.com/shorts/ulno9... Watch for more: #SCPol #NationalVoterRegistrationDay

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Happy National Voter Registration Day!

YouTube video by Better Ballot SC

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Kasie, South Carolina | Candidate for US Senate | SC 2026 @kasiesouthcarolina.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

South Carolina's duopoly rigs elections by making it 10,000 signatures and $141,900+ for independents to get on the ballot. Parties skip this step. Some independents are now aiming for write-in status, but without ballot access, obscurity is likely. #politics #electionintegrity

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Utah's municipal pilot program for #RankedChoiceVoting ended. Here is a report by the Utah Foundation. They found 3 main strengths: - Voters can communicate more information - Ensures majority winners - Saves on costs. www.utahfoundation.org/reports/a-ta... #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #FairRepresentation

A Tale of Two Ballots
Comparing Ranked-Choice and Simple Plurality Voting in Utah

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The man that bankrupted casinos is promising something he can't deliver. That being said: Trump believes he can "fool all of the people all of the time." He's smarter than everyone else.

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Ready to learn more about #RankedChoiceVoting? Look no further than our IRV/RCV101. You'll learn how it works and why it's a great upgrade to the way that we vote. You'll also learn easy ways to get involved. RSVP: www.betterballotsc.org/irv_101_2026... #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #FairRepresentation

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Sarah E. Minnis, PhD 🏔️ @saraheminnisphd.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

On October 17, No Kings: Vote Early will launch a day of coordinated, nonpartisan action across the country to drive early voting. Check your registration and VOTE! www.nokings.org

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No Kings

For more than a year, millions of people have come together to send a clear message: in America, we have no kings. Power doesn't belong to billionaires, strongmen, or politicians who think they're abo...

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I'm watching the Dodgers & Reds & Mookie Betts drew a walk & the stadium organ player played "Walked Like an Egyptian." In Banana Ball Mookie would have walked like an Egyptian down to first base.

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The Bangles - Walk Like an Egyptian Music Video

ALT: The Bangles - Walk Like an Egyptian Music Video

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I'm no Constitutional lawyer or even Constitutional Historian & didn't stay at the Holiday Inn last night but I swear I read somewhere in the Constitution the government is supposed to "promote the general Welfare," & the 9th A says we have more rights than enumerated in the Constitution.

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Looking for a cool volunteer opportunity? Check out Better Ballot SC at the Chapin Labor Day Festival! We'll be talking to people about the importance of upgrading our election system so that we have #MoreChoiceMoreVoice and #FairRepresentation. RSVP: www.betterballotsc.org/tabling-2026... #RCV

Chapin Labor Day Festival September 7, 2026, 10:30 am - 3 pm

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The SC GOP is up in arms about the spoiler effect, but there's a simple fix: #RankedChoiceVoting. Let's eliminate the spoiler effect and bring #MoreChoiceMoreVoice to South Carolina #FairRepresentation #InstantRunoffVoting

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

"About 17 million Americans live in cities, counties, & states already voting with RCV. In these places, we hear again & again that people finally feel like their vote matters and studies show polarization, negative campaigning, and vote-splitting are trending down." "to form a more perfect union"

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Military Officers Can’t Look Away From This Any Longer www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/o... It took decades after the Vietnam War for the US military to rebuild it's reputation and trust with the American people.

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Opinion | The U.S. Military Must Learn to Say No to Trump

How senior leaders of the armed forces dodge accountability.

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Two candidates named Dan Sullivan will appear on the ballot in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race. Alaska's use of ranked choice voting lets voters rank both candidates, knowing their vote will count for the stronger of the two. Learn how RCV mitigates the "spoiler" problem ⬇️

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Dan Sullivan faces Dan Sullivan for Alaska Senate seat - FairVote

Two candidates named Dan Sullivan will appear on the ballot in Alaska’s United States Senate race this November.

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Military Veterans that have changed residency upon PCSing, ETSing, or Retiring are especially vulnerable to voter roll scrubs given that you may still be registered in your previous state and dual registration can cause a suspension of your voting rights. Check your voter registration now.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I hope it’s clear to everyone who cares about the survival of our democracy that we need massive turnout and landslide margins to counteract the lies and cries of fraud that are coming after the midterm vote.

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Once again we're choosing between the lesser of two evils If the SCGOP had used IRV for their primaries, the runoff for Gov and now Senate would not have been necessary Just think how much money their candidates would have saved for campaigning in general election

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Sarah E. Minnis, PhD 🏔️ @saraheminnisphd.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Providing resources for spouses and partners of separating service members is important to broaden support. This website offers useful information and tools to help spouses and partners navigate the separation process. Take a look and give your feedback about its effectiveness. www.mystartkit.com

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Home | MySTART Toolkit

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This appears to be a temporary win: "no excuse mail voting for all ages, or for no ages" You can bet the GOP controlled SC General Assembly will push to end mail in voting for all ages in the upcoming session along with Trump mandated redistricting The SCGOP filed a lawsuit to close SC Primaries

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The DNC overwhelmingly rejected the ban on #RankedChoiceVoting! Now states that want to use it can. Curious how it works in the Democratic Presidential primary in other states? Read for more:⬇️

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A real Republican, Teddy Roosevelt, implemented his "Square Deal" in 1902 focused on the 3 Cs: Consumer Protection Corporate Responsibility Conservation of the environment It is past time for Republicans in Congress to standup to the Grifter in Chief and stop the raping of our Country

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Today, Alaska holds primaries for federal & state offices. The top 4 candidates in each primary – regardless of party – advance to a ranked choice voting general election. Read on for a preview of the competitive U.S. Senate & governor races, and how RCV makes them better ⬇️

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Alaska to see highly competitive primaries and general elections - FairVote

Alaskans will vote in competitive primary elections for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor, and state legislature.

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🧵🧵 One week until we Pack the Park with the Columbia Fireflies! $5 from each ticket sale using the link below will go to Better Ballot SC. If you'd like to sit with us, we'll be in section 112, starting in rows C and D: www.gofevo.com/event/Packth... #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #FairRepresentation

Pack the park and support Better Ballot SC
Fireflies vs RiverDogs
August 25, 7:05pm

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The editorial board of Hawaii’s largest newspaper calls for the state to adopt ranked choice voting: "To break a cycle of indifference & to demand accountability... It's time for Hawaii to pursue #RankedChoiceVoting." In November, Honolulu voters will decide whether to use RCV in city elections.

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Editorial: Focus on ranked voting, donor law | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Hawaii elections have a participation problem — and Hawaii politics has a reputation problem, fueled, sadly, by repeated corruption scandals involving elected officials. This election season has been...

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

In this week's Dem primary for Wisconsin governor, 68k votes went to candidates who withdrew after early voting began. Instead of going to active candidates like frontrunners David Crowley & Francesca Hong, these "zombie" votes were wasted. The solution? Ranked choice voting. #RankedChoiceVoting

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

On Aug. 18, Alaska will hold primaries for federal & state offices. The top 4 candidates in each primary – regardless of party – advance to a ranked choice voting general election. Get a preview of the highly competitive governor & U.S. Senate races, and learn how RCV makes them better.

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Alaska to see highly competitive primaries and general elections - FairVote

Alaskans will vote in competitive primary elections for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor, and state legislature.

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Ranked choice voting "makes our elections more representative, our candidates more accountable, and our democracy a little more worthy of the sacrifices so many Americans – in and out of uniform – have made for it." – Veterans for All Voters' Zaneta Adams in @michiganadvance.com

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A veteran's case for more choice and more voice in elections • Michigan Advance

Now, as Director of Partnerships at Veterans for All Voters, where I work to protect and strengthen our democracy for future generations, it has become clear to me that ranked choice voting is one of ...

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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

“If you don’t like politics as you see it today, this changes the incentives.” Curious about the differences between using #RankedChoiceVoting instead of our traditional systems? #BridgeBuilderNotBridgeBurners #MoreChoiceMoreVoice #InstantRunoffVoting #FairRepresentation

How to run a campaign under ranked-choice voting, according to those who have done it.

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Here in South Carolina: UOCAVA (Military & overseas voters) voters who returned an Instant Runoff Voting ballot with their Special Primary ballot have already voted in the runoff and do not need to take any additional action

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

In Michigan's primaries last week, tens of thousands of votes went to candidates who already dropped out. The same will happen in Wisconsin's primary for governor. "Zombie votes" are a widespread problem, leaving many voters without a say. Ranked choice voting can solve this problem.

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Sarah E. Minnis, PhD 🏔️ @saraheminnisphd.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Tell your senators to vote NO!

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Let there be no mistake, the timing of the Fauci hearings are a distraction of GOP failures prior to the mid term elections: Failures: Affordability Iran War Ukraine Gaza Full release of Epstein files DOGE failure=screwworms, Cyclospora outbreak Failed economy: record number of farm foreclosures

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Easy, gerrymandered Congressional districts.

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I'll be calling Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed Senator Darline Graham Nordone, and we'll see if she's a Senator or a Trump sycophant

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Reminder: Tariffs are a tax on the importing country. Trump's Tariffs are a tax on the American people. We, the American Consumer, will pay/bear the cost of Trump's tariffs. I suspect our Canadian friends are once again laughing at our ignorant President. We are the laughing stock of the world

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

What did Washington, DC voters say about their experience with ranked choice voting? Watch our collab with @rankthedistrict.bsky.social! ➡️"It’s going to make candidates work harder" ➡️"It feels less black and white" ➡️"It was a pleasure"

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

"Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters." - Abraham Lincoln 2026 SC Primary Participation Rate: 25.30% SC Runoff Participation Rate: 10.55%

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https://www.enr-scvotes.org/SC/126294/web.345435/#/summary

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

"As democracy is perfected, the office of the president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. . . 1/2

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Today, voters in Washington, DC are headed to the polls in the District’s first ever ranked choice voting election. @rankthedistrict.bsky.social

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Tomorrow, Washington, DC will use ranked choice voting for the first time. The District has many competitive primaries, and RCV will ensure all have majority winners. Here’s what to expect from DC’s first #RankedChoiceVoting primaries ⬇️ @rankthedistrict.bsky.social

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What to know as Washington, DC uses ranked choice voting for the first time - FairVote

On June 16, Washington, DC will use ranked choice voting (RCV) for the first time. The city has several competitive primaries.

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