We're a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with voting methods that strengthen democracy—with an emphasis on approval voting.
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Imagine your ballot listed all the candidates for a given office, and next to each name, you had a simple checkbox. With Approval Voting, you can check off as many candidates as you "approve" of.
The candidate with the most "approvals" wins.
#votingreform #elections #democracy
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Approval voting offers a fresh approach to redistricting. It's a method that would significantly reduce the incentive for partisan line-drawing and make elections more competitive. #ApprovalVoting #Redistricting #ElectionReform
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Seeking common ground? Implementing Approval Voting can cool down our heated politics by rewarding candidates who build broad consensus. Let's prioritize civility and decorum over partisan warfare. A calmer process leads to better policy. electionscience.org
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What we're reading; "When “Choose One” Isn’t Enough. Why some voters feel their ballot doesn’t capture what they believe"
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Its legislative session, our 2026 focus is of course advancing approval voting, supporting states voting rights act, legislation to understand the impacts voting reform has on voter participation, understanding and election outcomes. Support our work at electionscience.org/giving
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What we're reading: "The only system that checks all of the boxes is Approval voting. It is the only system that makes sense in this era of distrust in our elections. It is the most reliable, robust, and practical solution available to us right now."
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Support our work to advance approval voting today! You can make a secure donation at electionscience.org/giving your support helps us fund on the ground efforts during this busy legislative session!
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What we are reading: "Break the 51% Ceiling: How Approval Voting Can Unite America"
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The survey results are in! Special thanks to Nonpartisan polls for taking the lead on the Electoral Systems poll. Here is the link to the sheet with the key takeaways and crosstabs by demographic: docs.google.com/spreadsheets…
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The philanthropic ecosystem has pushed all their chips in for RCV, leaving Approval Voting to fight without major financial backing. Many communities would benefit from a cost-effective, easy method like Approval Voting.
Help us restore balance: electionscience.org/giving
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No mental Olympics. No strategic math. No opaque tabulations. Just a simple yes or no. 🗳️
With Approval Voting, you don’t have to choose the "lesser of two evils." If you like a candidate, give them a vote. It’s that simple.
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As we kick off legislative session here is a refresher of our virtual event "How to Speak with your Legislator" Voices of the voter will be critical this year as many communities take on redistricting, voter suppression and voting rights.
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2026 is off to an incredible start! Our focus this year is clear: helping more jurisdictions implement #ApprovalVoting to give voters more voice and more choice. We’re building in public this year, so stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes looks at our advocacy in action
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Transparency isn’t just about the numbers; it’s about the foundation of our democracy. When the election process is open and verifiable, it builds public trust, prevents disinformation from taking root, and ensures every voter knows their voice was heard.
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Take action: Stay informed: Follow local and national bills that simplify ballots and remove the "spoiler effect" in our elections. Talk with elected officials and your community about why being able to vote for any candidate you approve of leads to better consensus.
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As we kick off legislative session.. Just a reminder to defend voter choice and support Approval Voting this year! Our democracy works best when voters can support every candidate they actually like—without being forced to choose between a "strategic" vote and an honest one.
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Learn more about approval voting at www.electionscience.orglearn more about Star Voting at equal.vote and Consensus Choice at betterchoices.vote/ #VotingReform #ApprovalVoting #RCV #CommunityFirst #ElectionScience #VOTE
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It’s vital to review all available methods—like Approval Voting—to find what truly works for your local goals. Don't settle for the "default" just because it’s famous. Explore the options, compare the simplicity, and choose the system that gives your voters the most power.
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