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THE SCOOP: IRV FOR TEXAS
Be Ready to Vote in November!
The general election takes place on November 5 this year, but there are important dates to be aware of before then:
October 7: Last day to register to vote, if you haven't already
October 25: Deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot
October 21: Early voting begins
November 1: Early voting ends
For more voting information, such as "What's on the ballot?" or "Where's my polling place?", this link takes you to VoteTexas.gov, the one-stop resource for voter information.
Instant Runoff Voting for Texas:
New Name, Same Mission
Our new name is in our updated logo, on our website and in communications. You might see it shortened to IRV, or used in other ways like "instant runoff elections: or simply "instant runoffs". But the message, and the mission, remain the same: Instant runoff voting will improve the voting experience, save time and money, and help ensure broad voter support for winning candidates.
We support ranked choice voting as the form of instant runoff elections because it has a proven track record.
We hope this will help you when spreading the word to friends, family and colleagues. Taxpayers pay less when they don't have to fund runoff elections. Voters don't need to take more time away from their work or families to vote. Those who serve our country or work overseas know that their vote will matter.
Get To Know Your Legislator Program
Instant Runoff Voting for Texas wants to invite you to join our “Get to Know Your Legislator” project. With the general election season coming to a close before we can blink an eye, it's time to regroup and map out a strategy for the coming year at the Texas legislature. Specifically, we hope to build a strong local foundation of support and awareness around Instant Runoff Voting and start to facilitate conversations between constituents and local and state officials.
We'll need a broad base of supportive organizations, volunteers, and donors to bring civil and issue-oriented campaigns and less expensive elections to Texas, and your help is essential in getting us there. We are launching a program called “Get to Know Your Legislator”. IRV for Texas will provide a tool kit for those who step up to make a difference. It will include an email template, a call script and guidelines for visiting your legislator or one of their staff members.
We are looking for five supporters in a district joining together in this effort. This is an excellent opportunity to communicate with other valued team members and generate traction in your city to eliminate low turnout, costly runoff elections. Tell your legislator that you support instant runoff elections.
Let's make it happen!
Charter Review Process
Is your city or town convening a Charter Review Commission in 2025 or 2026?
Why do we want to know? To eliminate costly, low turnout runoff elections in Texas, we need to change the Texas Election Code. We would like more jurisdictions, especially more conservative leaning ones, to propose through their charter review process a trigger ordinance to allow instant runoff elections in their nonpartisan municipal elections.
This will show the legislature there is demand to use it. It would be great to have your help. We'll show you how. Make democracy work.
SPOTLIGHT: Your Participation is Vital!
Statewide Meeting, September 25th
Join us for a statewide recruitment meeting to discuss and promote Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) in Texas. This event will bring together advocates, volunteers, and community leaders to strategize on expanding IRV across the state.
Learn about the benefits of IRV, how it can improve our electoral system, and how you can get involved in the movement. Whether you're new to IRV or an experienced supporter, your participation is vital to making Texas elections more fair and representative.
WHEN: September 25, 2024 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
WHERE: Zoom
WHAT WE ARE READING
Opinion: Ranked Choice Voting can enhance representation and voter engagement - CT Mirror
Ranked Choice Voting has proven to be a powerful tool in enhancing voter engagement, increasing representation of marginalized communities, and fostering a more inclusive and equitable electoral process.
Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Measures Could Cool U.S. Politics - New America
Just as air conditioning quietly transformed American politics, ranked-choice voting could pave the way for a healthier democracy - where more votes truly count, and leaders better reflect the will of the majority, no just a passionate minority.
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We need your help!
Leading the charge for better elections in Texas through our grassroots campaign requires resources and help from committed supporters like you. $5 or $25 dollars makes a difference.
Please help bring instant runoff voting to Texas by donating today!
Customize Your Communication Preferences
IRV for Texas is working on changes to allow you to tell us your communication preferences. New sign-ups can choose if they only want to receive Action Alerts, or also want to receive newsletters, or all meeting and other announcements too. Now you can specify your preferences by filling out this short form.
Instant Runoff Voting for Texas
https://www.irvfortexas.org/
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