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Rank the Vote @rankthevoteusa.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Join @representwomen.bsky.social this Wednesday, July 22nd at 7PM ET for the 2026 Gender Parity Index Report & insights into how states are doing when it comes to women's representation. Find out if your state makes the grade. RSVP 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z1…

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Ranked Choice Voting Maryland @rcvmd.org · 15/07/2026

RCVMD's Michelle Whittaker has a new op-ed in Bethesda Magazine & Bethesda Beat on how the primary elections make the case for ranked choice voting. We saw multiple elections result in plurality winners. 🗞️Read article: bethesdamagazine.com/2026/07/13/o... #rankedchoicevoting #betterelections

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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 10/07/2026

NEW: President Trump just fired EVERY single member of the bipartisan federal agency that helps states run smooth elections. It's designed to cause chaos for voters in November. It's part of his break glass in case of emergency plan: create chaos, then use that chaos to cast doubt on the results.

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Michelle W @mcwspeaks.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Mourning their loss. Their sacrifice is our burden. #endthewar #nomorewar

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 24/01/2026

Walz: "I call on all Americans to see the decency this state is exhibiting, and the horrific cruelty, unprofessional, absolute abomination that is passing for what these f--- ICE agents are doing on our streets."

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

It’s not about keeping us safe from criminals. This is ethnic cleansing.

Screenshot of a post on X by Aaron Reichlin-Melnick (@R…) stating: “NEW: Data released by ICE shows that virtually the entire growth of detention in the last few months has been among people with no criminal record at all—no criminal convictions and no pending criminal charges.” Below the text is a line chart titled “Detention Population, Among Those Arrested in the Interior, by Criminal Record, May 2019 through January 7, 2026.” The chart shows three lines—prior convictions, pending criminal charges, and no criminal record—with a sharp rise near the end in the “no criminal record” category. The source is listed as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

On Dec. 30, Santa Clara County, CA held a $13 million runoff for county assessor. Turnout dropped 53%, and the winning candidate got fewer votes in the runoff than in the general election. All of this could be avoided w/ #RankedChoiceVoting. @calrcv.bsky.social ⬇️

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Santa Clara County runoff turnout dropped 53%. Ranked choice voting is the solution. - FairVote

Santa Clara County, CA's runoff for county assessor cost taxpayers an estimated $13.1 million, and turnout declined by 53%

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Ranked Choice Voting Maryland @rcvmd.org · 23/12/2025

This is Fred. He lives in Greenbelt and he is excited that the city is moving to ranked choice voting. This is why we do this work. To bring better elections to more Marylanders. Support our work - DONATE: www.every.org/rcvmd/f/stro... #rankedchoicevoting #strongervoices

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Ranked Choice Voting Maryland @rcvmd.org · 01/11/2025

First day of #earlyvoting in Greenbelt is done! Thanks to all our volunteers. We will be out again tomorrow and on Election Day (November 4). Let's get out and vote YES on question 1! Volunteer for Early Voting or Election Day support at rcvmd.org/events #rankedchoicevoting #Yeson1

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Michelle W @mcwspeaks.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

A Fair Deal for Greenbelt: How Ranked Choice Voting Can Bring Fair Representation to Greenbelt www.greenbeltonline.org/ranked-choic... @cityofgreenbelt.bsky.social @rcvmd.org

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Most of the power authoritarians have is freely given. We should not comply with them in advance. Trump is far weaker than he looks. So is the GOP. We should draw them out, drain them at every opportunity, and fight for people’s wellbeing at every turn. We have been sent here to fight for people.

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Rank the Vote @rankthevoteusa.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

We are thrilled to announce Michelle Whittaker is joining our team as Communications Director! Swipe through to read more about the extraordinary wealth of knowledge she is bringing to Rank the Vote!

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Ranked Choice Voting Maryland @rcvmd.org · 28/07/2025

📣 Big Day for Ranked Choice Voting!!! TONIGHT Annapolis Aldermen Harry Huntley and Rob Savage officially introduce legislation for the city to use #rankedchoicevoting! O-35-25, Ranked-Choice Voting in Annapolis City Elections is on the agenda tonight! Thank you @hmhuntley & @rob.savidge!

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Ava Laugh… 🤭 @avalaugh.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

When someone asks what parenting be like… 😂🤣 🐵 🥰

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Ranked Choice Voting Maryland @rcvmd.org · 02/04/2025

Thanks to our donors, we soared past our goal to raise $15,000 by March. Your support helps RCV Maryland - Engage Marylanders across the state, - Host educational and outreach events, and - Support our staff and volunteer team leads

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Women leaders are having insightful conversations and holding hope for a healthy, representative democracy. Read Digital Media Manager Ria Deshmukh's and Communications Manager Arianna Conte's op-ed in @msmagazine.com for a recap of this timely summit. msmagazine.com/2025/03/25/f...

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While Trump Sows Division, Women Leaders Chart a Path Forward for Democracy

During the same week as the president’s address to Congress, RepresentWomen held our annual Democracy Solutions Summit. This solutions-oriented event allowed us to imagine what our democracy could loo...

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Authoritarians depend on you obeying in advance and not resisting. Every act of disruption weakens them and slows down their plan. It's a crack. The cracks add up. This is why what Cory Booker is doing is important compared to the weak complicity of Schumer and others.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

"highly technical conversations with colleagues at other government agencies involving sensitive military positions and powerful weapons systems relating to an ongoing conflict..." www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

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Waltz and staff used Gmail for government communications, officials say

Trump’s national security adviser is trying to manage his way out of a crisis. But new revelations about his team’s operational security are piling up in the inbox.

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Legal Defense Fund @legaldefensefund.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Together, we can ensure everyone in Maryland has equal access to the ballot box! S.B. 342, a key component of the Maryland VRA is critical to ensuring every voice is heard. Maryland legislators: It’s time to act! @latinojustice.bsky.social @acluofmaryland.bsky.social @campaignlegal.org

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Ranked Choice Voting Maryland @rcvmd.org · 17/03/2025

Watch Michelle Whittaker's presentation online to the Montgomery County Board of Elections about how to implement #RankedChoiceVoting! Meeting info: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/elections/in...

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Ranked Choice Voting Maryland @rcvmd.org · 14/03/2025

Do you support #RankedChoiceVoting and live in #Maryland? We need you to advance HB1094 in #MDGA! Contact House Leaders: www.rcvmd.org/hl-hb1094

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Eileen Reavey @eileenreavey.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Utah's ranked choice voting pilot program has cut the cost of local elections by 40% and saved Utah taxpayers an estimated $800K! Plus, RCV saves voters the cost and effort of participating in 2 separate elections. An all around win for voters and taxpayers! Analysis from @fairvote.bsky.social

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Ranked choice voting saves Utah voters hundreds of thousands of dollars - FairVote

The Utah ranked choice voting pilot program has cut the cost of local elections by 40% and saved taxpayers an estimated $800,000.

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Ranked Choice CT @rankedchoicect.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

BIG NEWS for Ranked Choice Voting in Connecticut!!! A bill has been introduced which would allow for Ranked Choice Voting for municipal elections in CT. There will be a public hearing for this bill soon. Push your representatives to support this bill!!! www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabills...

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Connecticut General Assembly

The Connecticut General Assembly 2025 Regular Session convenes January 8th, 2025 and adjourns June 4th, 2025

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Rank the Vote @rankthevoteusa.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we're proud to feature the many women and nonbinary leaders that make change possible in the states! Learn more about our state partners working on #RankedChoiceVoting here: rankthevote.us/take-action/...

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Walter Olson @walterolson.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

For your listening enjoyment: I discuss the proposal to use ranked choice voting #RCV in presidential primaries in Maryland as a guest on the Torrey Snow show on Baltimore's WBAL. For more info, check out @rcvmd.org!

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Walter Olson discusses Senate Bill 383 ranked choice voting on WBAL’s The Torrey Snow Show

February 28, 2025

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Ranked Choice Voting Maryland @rcvmd.org · 25/02/2025

Legislative Update from Executive Director, Michelle Whittaker: On Monday, Del. Kaufman presented HB 1094 before the House Ways & Means Committee. This bill gives Montgomery County the ability to use ranked choice voting or approval voting for local county elections.

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Michelle W @mcwspeaks.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Awesome afternoon working as an assistant referee for the Naval Academy v. Cal State match. Navy won 27-3. #rugby #rugbylife

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Daryl Hannah @dhlovelife.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

“‘We asked why they wouldn’t run the wrap when we clearly met the guidelines if they were allowing the internal ad,’ said Virginia Kase Solomón, the president and chief executive of Common Cause. ‘They said they were not at liberty to give us a reason.’”

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Ranked Choice Voting Maryland @rcvmd.org · 17/02/2025

The Prince George’s County special election primary is March 4 and a candidate has dropped out. 😳 With the way we vote now, that leave voters who have cast their ballot without a voice on the remaining candidates. See how RCV works better: app.rankedvote.co/rcvmd/PGCEX/vote

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Michelle W @mcwspeaks.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Mario Lopez doing AARP commercials is my signal that I am reaching a certain age… 😭

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Michelle W @mcwspeaks.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

“Another Day” I want to get back into painting and other creative projects at home. Hopefully this will be the start. More to come!

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Politics In The Wild @politicsinthewild.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Around 35% of SpaceX’s revenue comes directly from the federal govt. Less than 1% of NPR’s budget comes from the federal govt.

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Ranked Choice Voting Maryland @rcvmd.org · 05/02/2025

Do you live in Prince George’s County? Get ready for the March 4 special election with #rankedchoicevoting! See how RCV makes our elections better! County Executive www.rcvmd.org/pgc_2025_cex_poll District 5 www.rcvmd.org/pgc_2025_d5_poll Results of the polls will be release after March 4.

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RepresentWomen @representwomen.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

To build a healthy and representative democracy, we must invest in Black women leaders through intentional candidate recruitment, mentorship programs, and equitable funding practices. www.representwomen.org/brief_breaki... #BlackHistoryMonth #WomensLeadership

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Michelle W @mcwspeaks.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Congratulations, @davidhogg.bsky.social. It was great to meet you.

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Michelle W @mcwspeaks.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

I am in my happy place when I am connecting with others. Working @rcvmaryland.bsky.social takes me to places near and far in the state. Looking forward to RCV Day events tomorrow— check out details at rcvmd.org/123.

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Ranked Choice Voting Maryland @rcvmd.org · 21/01/2025

"I am excited to join with advocates across MD and the nation to support voters having a stronger voice in their elections.” Michelle Whittaker, RCVMD Executive Director. www.rcvmd.org/123 THANK YOU to our partners @representwomen.bsky.social, @mocoyds.bsky.social, @swinglefthocomd.bsky.social

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