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You're just voting for the candidate you actually believe in.\n\nThat's the kind of change that puts power back in voters' hands.", "published": "2026-09-15T14:07:47Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT48S", "views": 1339, "likes": 30, "comments": 11 }, { "id": "5LHXjjQW0ug", "channelId": "UCpSEnGNa8pO-llnwBDDa6Tg", "channel": "Courageous Colorado", "title": "We Ain't Leavin'!", "description": "Both major parties don't like the rise of Independents in Colorado, but we ain't leavin’!\n\n#broncos #football", "published": "2026-09-14T15:20:05Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT10S", "views": 1553, "likes": 23, "comments": 1 }, { "id": "t1xy7hwE8i4", "channelId": "UCpSEnGNa8pO-llnwBDDa6Tg", "channel": "Courageous Colorado", "title": "Are Politics Broken?", "description": "Are politics broken or were they built this way?\n\nWe sat down with members of the Courageous Colorado Coalition to talk about the primary problem: partisan primaries, uncompetitive general elections, and a\nsemi-closed primary system that still shuts out too many voters.", "published": "2026-09-11T14:06:11Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M24S", "views": 65, "likes": 0, "comments": 0 }, { "id": "1TRV1sNjCzE", "channelId": "UCpSEnGNa8pO-llnwBDDa6Tg", "channel": "Courageous Colorado", "title": "Are Open Primaries the Solve?", "description": "Dick Wadhams believes the open primaries would hold both parties, Democrat and\nRepublican, more accountable. 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By allowing voters to rank candidates, RCV can encourage candidates to appeal beyond their core base and build broader coalitions, shifting the focus toward the issues that matter to voters, rather than personal attacks. \n\nWant to explore how we can improve our elections? Follow Courageous Colorado and su", "published": "2026-09-03T14:03:18Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT40S", "views": 96, "likes": 1, "comments": 0 }, { "id": "nnUBnP77GOc", "channelId": "UCpSEnGNa8pO-llnwBDDa6Tg", "channel": "Courageous Colorado", "title": "Meet Colorado Common Cause", "description": "Meet Colorado Common Cause, a member of the Courageous Coalition! \n\nColorado Common Cause works to strengthen and protect our democracy by defending the right to vote, limiting the influence of big money in our elections, holding public officials accountable, and more.\n\nCourageous Colorado is cross-partisan by design. We go beyond left versus right because this is about voter power, not party power.\n\nIf your organization wants to join the movement for a more open, representative, and responsive democracy, sign up through the link in our bio.", "published": "2026-09-02T14:05:19Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M26S", "views": 35, "likes": 2, "comments": 0 }, { "id": "mV0zO4WIWWc", "channelId": "UCpSEnGNa8pO-llnwBDDa6Tg", "channel": "Courageous Colorado", "title": "What are Open Primaries?", "description": "Open primary vs. closed primary - what's the actual difference?\n\nClosed primary: you can only vote for candidates in your own registered party. Registered Democrat? Democratic ballot only. No crossing over to a Republican or Green Party candidate. And if you're unaffiliated, your access depends entirely on your state and the party running the primary, sometimes you're in, often you're locked out.\n\nOpen primary: every voter picks which primary they vote in, regardless of registration. 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Every candidate on one ballot, every voter on the same ballot, no party lane to pick first.\nThat is possible here too.\n\n❓DID YOU KNOW❓\nCourageous Colorado is a cross-partisan movement working toward a healthier, more open democra", "published": "2026-08-27T16:06:33Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT40S", "views": 815, "likes": 9, "comments": 1 }, { "id": "-qVSHn5_8ws", "channelId": "UCpSEnGNa8pO-llnwBDDa6Tg", "channel": "Courageous Colorado", "title": "Our Political Process is in Bad Shape", "description": "Our current political system is in bad shape. However, with an open primary, we get more choices in our elections. More choices = a ballot with someone on it you actually want to vote for.\n\nChange starts here, subscribe to our newsletter to stay involved. 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All voters. \n\nThis system gives the power back to the people. \n\nThe stats show it: in Alaska, voter turnout in primaries is 37% compared to the national average of 21%. \n\n#Alaska #OpenPrimaries #IndependentVoters", "published": "2026-07-07T20:03:05Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT33S", "views": 487, "likes": 4, "comments": 0 }, { "id": "FoMz0iDBsGI", "channelId": "UC3HvCnPvYMIwh15fJxrEcKA", "channel": "Unite America", "title": "Victory for 85,000 Independent Voters in D.C.", "description": "A major victory for independent voters in Washington, D.C.! 🎉\n\nThe D.C. 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No party gatekeeping. \n\nIt increases participation and incentivizes candidates to appeal to a wider base of voters - not just a narrow set of voters. \n\n#UniteAmerica #ColoradoVotes #COPolitics #COPrimary", "published": "2026-06-30T15:04:45Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT52S", "views": 960, "likes": 33, "comments": 2 }, { "id": "M7UmsGbzNWo", "channelId": "UC3HvCnPvYMIwh15fJxrEcKA", "channel": "Unite America", "title": "Where Your Vote Matters Most", "description": "KUSA-TV 9News, anchor Kyle Clark addresses Colorado’s largest voting bloc: unaffiliated voters with an important point - a stronger, healthier democracy relies on maximum participation.\n\nAs an independent himself, Clark announces he is voting in a party primary for the first time, noting the most meaningful votes often take place in the primary rather than the general election.\n\nFor unaffiliated voters, casting a primary ballot isn't a partisan endorsement or a shift in personal ideology. \n\nInstead, it is a realization that true electoral influence happens where the definitive choices are made", "published": "2026-06-23T16:36:39Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT2M2S", "views": 965, "likes": 21, "comments": 2 }, { "id": "G41UEg-RnGc", "channelId": "UC3HvCnPvYMIwh15fJxrEcKA", "channel": "Unite America", "title": "Beware of Partisan Primaries", "description": "Beware of partisan primaries says @PaulRieckhoff - where independents cannot participate.\n\nVoters who come out to party primaries tend be the most conservative or most liberal - which leads to polarizing candidates and a weaker government. \n\nOpen primaries - like the ones in Alaska, California, and Washington - give every voter a voice, including independents. \n\nAll voters deserve a say on what candidates are on the ballot in November. \n\n#OpenPrimaries #MSNBC #PrimaryElection #Independents", "published": "2026-06-17T18:53:44Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT34S", "views": 1203, "likes": 8, "comments": 0 }, { "id": "xNw2MMyx5bE", "channelId": "UC3HvCnPvYMIwh15fJxrEcKA", "channel": "Unite America", "title": "40% of U.S. House Seats Already Decided", "description": "Shockingly, 40% of U.S. House seats have already been decided in low turnout party primaries. \n\nBut, Nick Troiano of Unite America has some good news. Some states that voted Tuesday - like New Mexico and California - have open primary elections which give more voters a say.\n\nFor the first time, 380,000 independent voters were allowed to vote in New Mexico’s primary elections, boosting voter turnout in the state.\n\nIn California, all 26 million voters, more than 25% who are independent, were able to cast a ballot for any candidate - which increased the competitiveness of elections in the state. ", "published": "2026-06-06T16:36:44Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M14S", "views": 1110, "likes": 17, "comments": 2 }, { "id": "-50yfo3yqNg", "channelId": "UC3HvCnPvYMIwh15fJxrEcKA", "channel": "Unite America", "title": "Closed Primaries Cause Gridlock", "description": "Rep. Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on how closed primaries fuel political gridlock and disenfranchise independent voters across the country. “We need to open primaries up in all 50 states. Closed primaries, coupled with gerrymandering are really, really hurting our country. They're causing gridlock on the House floor.”\n\n#UniteAmerica #OpenPrimaries #Politics #Pennsylvania", "published": "2026-05-19T14:35:29Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT55S", "views": 1561, "likes": 45, "comments": 2 }, { "id": "zdgRuTS26E0", "channelId": "UC3HvCnPvYMIwh15fJxrEcKA", "channel": "Unite America", "title": "More Choices. Better Competition.", "description": "Unlike most states, California’s open primary lets voters choose their favorite candidate, regardless of party.\n\nMore choices. Better competition.\n\n@RealTime \n\n#openprimaries #morechoices #morecompetition #uniteamerica", "published": "2026-04-16T20:23:15Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT47S", "views": 41, "likes": 4, "comments": 0 }, { "id": "tE2830-b5Ws", "channelId": "UC3HvCnPvYMIwh15fJxrEcKA", "channel": "Unite America", "title": "We Can Reach the Moon - Why Can't We Fix This System?", "description": "America is capable of incredible things. We’re launching missions to the moon and pushing the limits of what’s possible.\n\nBut here on Earth, our politics often feel stuck. When leaders are elected through broken incentive systems, it’s harder to solve real problems.\n\nThe good news is, we can fix it. By opening primaries to all voters and ensuring majority winners, we can build a system that works better for everyone.\n\n#OpenPrimaries #FixTheSystem #UniteAmerica", "published": "2026-04-03T15:47:18Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M2S", "views": 851, "likes": 7, "comments": 3 }, { "id": "A8fnhDBLfnQ", "channelId": "UC3HvCnPvYMIwh15fJxrEcKA", "channel": "Unite America", "title": "Who's In Charge?", "description": "50% of all knowledge work could be outsourced to AI within 1 to 5 years.\n\nSo where’s the plan?\n\nCongress isn’t incentivized to solve problems.\n\n#Democracy #AI #OpenPrimaries #ElectionReform #UniteAmerica", "published": "2026-03-31T18:45:56Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M11S", "views": 1826, "likes": 16, "comments": 0 }, { "id": "HveOZAlfKog", "channelId": "UC3HvCnPvYMIwh15fJxrEcKA", "channel": "Unite America", "title": "The Primary Issue", "description": "Primaries are supposed to be the first step.\n\nBut in places like Texas, they’ve become the only step, with just 17% of voters deciding who represents millions.\n\nThat’s not how democracy is supposed to work.\n\n#Democracy #OpenPrimaries #ElectionReform #UniteAmerica", "published": "2026-03-27T18:49:13Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M24S", "views": 1340, "likes": 17, "comments": 0 }, { "id": "In8GcKNNTFI", "channelId": "UC3HvCnPvYMIwh15fJxrEcKA", "channel": "Unite America", "title": "Who Declares War?", "description": "What happens when the power to declare war shifts away from Congress and into the hands of one person?\n\nThe Constitution is clear. But the reality looks very different.\n\nIf we want accountability, we have to ask the question.\n\nWho declares war?\n\n#Democracy #WarPowers #Congress #Constitution #OpenPrimaries #UniteAmerica", "published": "2026-03-24T18:28:57Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT58S", "views": 1192, "likes": 20, "comments": 7 }, { "id": "nldQ2LO6bew", "channelId": "UC3HvCnPvYMIwh15fJxrEcKA", "channel": "Unite America", "title": "Can Government Handle AI?", "description": "AI could eliminate millions of entry-level jobs in the next few years.\n\nIs our government ready?\n\nIf we want innovation that strengthens our economy and protects people, we need a functional government that can actually govern. \n\n#Democracy #AI #OpenPrimaries #UniteAmerica", "published": "2026-02-24T17:42:19Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT45S", "views": 952, "likes": 5, "comments": 0 }, { "id": "KC5f62xDWAk", "channelId": "UC3HvCnPvYMIwh15fJxrEcKA", "channel": "Unite America", "title": "Locked Out of Voting?", "description": "Millions of Americans are locked out of taxpayer-funded elections.\n\nMost voters want change.\n\nSo why does the system stay the same?\n\n#OpenPrimaries #Democracy #ElectionReform #UniteAmerica", "published": "2026-02-20T20:30:53Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT44S", "views": 1043, "likes": 12, "comments": 0 }, { "id": "Eg8mPYYr9OU", "channelId": "UC3HvCnPvYMIwh15fJxrEcKA", "channel": "Unite America", "title": "Fix American Politics", "description": "Most Americans know the system isn’t working. So what would it take to actually fix American politics?\n\nMore choices. Better leaders. A system that works for voters.\n\nAndrew Yang (@andrewyang) and Nick Troiano explain how primary reform could change everything.\n\n#Democracy #OpenPrimaries #ElectionReform #UniteAmerica", "published": "2026-02-17T22:46:29Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M22S", "views": 2685, "likes": 43, "comments": 0 }, { "id": "exnFQv_fyEk", "channelId": "UC3HvCnPvYMIwh15fJxrEcKA", "channel": "Unite America", "title": "Is Democracy Ready for AI?", "description": "Artificial intelligence is changing how information spreads and how voters make decisions. Without clear rules and accountability, AI risks undermining trust in our democratic system.\n\nThis is a conversation we can’t afford to ignore.\n\n#Democracy #ArtificialIntelligence #UniteAmerica #VoterFreedom", "published": "2026-01-16T18:46:16Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M13S", "views": 986, "likes": 4, "comments": 0 }, { "id": "sMIv0i0meWA", "channelId": "UC3HvCnPvYMIwh15fJxrEcKA", "channel": "Unite America", "title": "Independents Pay the Price", "description": "Independents pay the price in closed primaries. Millions of voters are shut out of the elections that shape our choices. That needs to change.\n#OpenPrimaries #IndependentVoters #VoterFreedom #FixTheSystem", "published": "2026-01-14T18:09:54Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT31S", "views": 47, "likes": 2, "comments": 0 }, { "id": "1DWity1b3pg", "channelId": "UC3HvCnPvYMIwh15fJxrEcKA", "channel": "Unite America", "title": "Why are our politics so extreme?", "description": "Why are our politics so extreme? The one solvable problem is our closed primary system. Closed systems amplify the fringes, while silencing independents and restricting voter freedom. The fix is simple: Open the primary system. Let every voter choose the best candidate for both sides, not just the candidate who appeals to the most radical fringes of its party. 👉Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LcbosS👈\n#OpenPrimaries #VoterFreedom #FixDemocracy", "published": "2025-12-03T21:10:49Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT59S", "views": 109, "likes": 4, "comments": 0 }, { "id": "NHC3YDEIaVw", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Does Ranked Choice Voting Help Democrats or Republicans?", "description": "Does ranked choice voting help Democrats or Republicans?\n\nNeither. Ranked choice voting is totally party-neutral. \n\nRepublicans & Democrats have won #RankedChoiceVoting elections across the country. RCV simply makes sure candidates need support from a majority of voters to win. #RCV", "published": "2026-09-25T18:43:28Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT2M38S", "views": 6198, "likes": 255, "comments": 9 }, { "id": "Gf0HIDHfI9Q", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Why Do We Have to Vote Twice?", "description": "In Oklahoma, June primary voters had to go back to the polls two months later for runoffs.\n\nIf the state used instant runoff voting – a.k.a. ranked choice voting – these voters would only have to vote once.\n\nOklahoman Ciera Schibi explains how. #RankedChoiceVoting #RCV #Oklahoma", "published": "2026-09-03T14:13:43Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M54S", "views": 3878, "likes": 343, "comments": 3 }, { "id": "k3lsCHemLwY", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Alaska’s “Dan Sullivans” and Ranked Choice Voting", "description": "You’ve probably heard a lot about two Dan Sullivans running in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race. Some worry it could create a “spoiler” problem for Senator Dan Sullivan.\n\nBut Alaskan voters don’t need to worry about spoilers – because they’ll use ranked choice voting in November. #RankedChoiceVoting #RCV #Alaska #DanSullivan", "published": "2026-08-28T15:24:49Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT2M25S", "views": 11522, "likes": 468, "comments": 9 }, { "id": "aRxXg9WP8rc", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Is Ranked Choice Voting “One Person, One Vote”?", "description": "How does ranked choice voting fit with “one person, one vote?” \n\nAs Rob Richie of @ExpandDemocracy explains on @CSPAN, RCV embodies the principle of “one person, one vote” better than choose-one elections. #RankedChoiceVoting #RCV", "published": "2026-08-26T17:39:00Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M49S", "views": 2787, "likes": 195, "comments": 5 }, { "id": "VwlVmFGzL-A", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Pete Buttigieg Explains the Need for Proportional Representation", "description": "“We need a more proportional Congress. We would have, I think, more new – sometimes young and fresh – candidates. ‘Return to normal,’ in my view, won’t work.”\n\n@petebuttigieg shares why we need proportional representation in an interview with @POLITICO. #ProportionalRepresentation #RankedChoiceVoting #PeteButtigieg #Buttigieg", "published": "2026-08-21T14:15:59Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M32S", "views": 6648, "likes": 373, "comments": 14 }, { "id": "7c6mMrC9RB0", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Wisconsin Picked Its Nominees for Governor. 68,000 Votes Never Counted", "description": "In this week’s Dem primary for Wisconsin governor, 68k votes went to candidates who withdrew after early voting began.\n\nInstead of going to active candidates like frontrunners David Crowley & Francesca Hong, these “zombie” votes were wasted.\n\nThe solution? Ranked choice voting. #RankedChoiceVoting #Wisconsin #RCV #midterms2026", "published": "2026-08-14T18:21:09Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT2M56S", "views": 13940, "likes": 713, "comments": 113 }, { "id": "FRO7TW74oC0", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "What Are Zombie Votes?", "description": "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.\n\n\"Zombie votes\" are a widespread problem, leaving many voters without a say. Ranked choice voting can solve this problem. #Michigan #Wisconsin #midterms2026 #RankedChoiceVoting #RCV", "published": "2026-08-11T13:31:51Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT2M7S", "views": 8357, "likes": 378, "comments": 20 }, { "id": "4PJaJvXVCvE", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Alaska’s Election Reform Worked. Why Are Some Trying to Repeal It?", "description": ".@tanglenews went to Alaska to learn what’s changed since the state adopted ranked choice voting and open primaries.\n\nAfter years of gridlock, lawmakers now consistently work together to get things done.\n\nWhy? The reforms push lawmakers to reach all voters, not just a narrow base. #Alaska #RankedChoiceVoting #OpenPrimaries", "published": "2026-08-05T16:06:20Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT2M13S", "views": 8956, "likes": 401, "comments": 8 }, { "id": "HRDlnl8f35s", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Why Don’t More Independents Run for Office?", "description": "Why don’t more independents run for office? In a word: \"spoilers.\"\n\nOur choose-one elections discourage independent & third-party candidates from running, & discourage voters from supporting them.\n\nRanked choice voting would solve the spoiler problem, and give voters more choice. #RankedChoiceVoting #RCV #Midterms2026", "published": "2026-07-25T13:52:58Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT2M9S", "views": 9511, "likes": 439, "comments": 6 }, { "id": "fdh_Ui7UHYk", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "3 Cities Put Ranked Choice Voting on November Ballot", "description": "In the last week, Honolulu, HI; Irvine, CA; and Longmont, CO put ranked choice voting on their November ballots.\n\nVoters in those cities will decide whether to join the 50 cities, counties, & states already using RCV.\n\nFairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter shares what this momentum means for our democracy. #RankedChoiceVoting #RCV #midterms2026", "published": "2026-07-23T20:18:48Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M43S", "views": 4921, "likes": 282, "comments": 3 }, { "id": "4HJT8ZzXvRE", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "How We Can Fix Our Broken Elections", "description": "Voters are frustrated with their choices on the ballot, then feel ignored by elected officials.\n\nThe Voter Choice Act would help fix those problems – making it easier for cities & states to adopt #RankedChoiceVoting. Rachel Hutchinson explains.\n\nLearn more about the #VoterChoiceAct at the link in our bio!", "published": "2026-07-10T13:26:45Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M28S", "views": 8972, "likes": 554, "comments": 8 }, { "id": "OfInsYTkLI8", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "New Poll Finds Strong Support for Ranked Choice Voting in DC", "description": "In a new SurveyUSA poll, 78% of Washington, DC voters say ranked choice voting is simple, and 74% say they like the ability to rank candidates.\n\n@DCNewsNow_ spoke w/ FairVote’s Deb Otis about what the poll results mean for RCV in the District. #RankedChoiceVoting @rankthedistrict", "published": "2026-06-29T21:24:35Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M10S", "views": 1399, "likes": 37, "comments": 4 }, { "id": "Xk3XQTZX-kk", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "California Avoided a Lockout — Again. 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Watch our collab with @rankthedistrict!\n\n➡️ \"It’s going to make candidates work harder\"\n➡️ \"It feels less black and white\"\n➡️ \"It was a pleasure\"\n\n#RankedChoiceVoting #RCV #WashingtonDC #DC", "published": "2026-06-26T16:00:53Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M45S", "views": 5193, "likes": 432, "comments": 3 }, { "id": "OtJYYfvd0tY", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "How Ranked Choice Voting Is Working in Maine", "description": "In Maine's Democratic primary for governor, ranked choice voting did exactly what it's supposed to. \n\nRCV identified the candidate with the deepest and broadest support. \n\nFairVote's Avram Reisman explains. #RankedChoiceVoting #Maine #2026midterms", "published": "2026-06-24T19:42:48Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT2M31S", "views": 2299, "likes": 165, "comments": 2 }, { "id": "6UBTaJUWG3Q", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "She Brought Ranked Choice Voting to DC — Now She’s Ranking Her Vote", "description": "On Tuesday, voters in Washington, DC used ranked choice voting for the first time. \n\nLisa D.T. Rice proposed the ballot initiative that brought RCV to DC.\n\nLisa shares what RCV means for her and our nation's capital. @rankthedistrict#rankedchoicevoting #RCV #midterms2026 #WashingtonDC", "published": "2026-06-18T14:45:11Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT54S", "views": 2383, "likes": 187, "comments": 1 }, { "id": "t5Kn1BqYRLs", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Maine Voters Talk About Ranked Choice Voting", "description": "Mainers shared their thoughts on ranked choice voting as they went to the polls on Tuesday.\n\n#RankedChoiceVoting “gives power to the people.” @democracymaine #Maine #midterms2026 #2026midterms", "published": "2026-06-11T18:51:20Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M57S", "views": 13748, "likes": 604, "comments": 14 }, { "id": "Kt0TRGg9cqs", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "DC’s First Ranked Choice Election Is Here", "description": "This week, early voting began for Washington, DC’s June 16 primary – the first DC election to use ranked choice voting.\n\n@Rank_the_District got voters ready to rank at an event feat. Lisa D.T. Rice, @CMCHenderson, @ForwardParty, @leagueofwomenvotersofthedi1861, Opportunity DC, & @gwul365. #RankedChoiceVoting", "published": "2026-06-10T18:39:06Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M43S", "views": 2879, "likes": 182, "comments": 5 }, { "id": "SQEmRgWmkCg", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Better Elections Are Possible. Maine Shows the Way.", "description": "On June 9, Mainers will go to the polls for their fifth primary election using ranked choice voting.\n\n#RankedChoiceVoting has become the norm in the Pine Tree State, and this year’s primaries offer the clearest example yet of how RCV makes elections better.\n\nAvram Reisman explains. #Maine #midterms2026", "published": "2026-06-05T15:59:18Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT2M20S", "views": 2238, "likes": 67, "comments": 16 }, { "id": "2uuwOzutbLY", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Politicians Playing Nice? Thank Ranked Choice Voting", "description": "We're all used to politicians attacking each other. But in Maine & Washington, DC, something else is happening.\n\nPrimary candidates running for the same office are being nice. Several have even endorsed each other.\n\nWhy? Ranked choice voting.\n\nRachel Hutchinson explains. #rankedchoicevoting", "published": "2026-05-26T16:04:43Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT2M59S", "views": 6178, "likes": 305, "comments": 3 }, { "id": "zrBVPuBDEzg", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Texas Runoffs: The Sequel Nobody Wanted", "description": "On May 26, Texas will hold runoffs for its 2026 primary elections – 12 weeks after voters went to the polls the first time.\n\nWith ranked choice voting, Texas could eliminate runoffs. That would save time for voters and tens of millions of taxpayer dollars.\n\nDeb Otis explains.", "published": "2026-05-23T18:00:18Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT2M5S", "views": 8095, "likes": 163, "comments": 3 }, { "id": "wSrNsIZBfoY", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "California Shows Better Elections Are Possible With Ranked Choice Voting", "description": "Ranked choice voting came to San Francisco in 2004. Today, 7 California cities use RCV.\n\nAfter two decades in the Golden State, what’s the impact of RCV?\n\nOur new report shows it has delivered better representation, better campaigns, & taxpayer savings.\n\nAvram Reisman explains. \n\nLearn more about RCV in California at @calrcv and read the report at the link in our bio! #RankedChoiceVoting", "published": "2026-05-21T21:18:05Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M43S", "views": 6612, "likes": 176, "comments": 4 }, { "id": "QE8T8i1Va90", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Ezra Klein on How to Make Politicians Work Harder for Your Vote", "description": "Ezra Klein of the @EzraKleinShow explains why he supports proportional representation in a conversation with Lee Drutman:\n\nWith #ProportionalRepresentation, “it matters whether you appeal to people who are skeptical. It creates competition for voters who are currently disenfranchised,” like California Republicans or Texas Democrats. #ezraklein @NYTOpinion", "published": "2026-05-20T18:18:28Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M52S", "views": 7160, "likes": 276, "comments": 4 }, { "id": "tRht9Iv-Vgc", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Chris Cillizza on Congress’ Incentive Problem", "description": "The gerrymandering war won’t end in 2026.\n\nWhy? Because no state has an incentive to stop on its own.\n\nAs journalist @chriscillizza explains, if we want Congress to work better, we need to change the incentives of our elections. \n\nWatch our full webinar on how ranked choice voting is improving the 2026 primaries at the link in our bio:\n\nPanelists include Chris Cillizza, Lisa D.T. Rice with @Rank_the_District, Chrissy Hart of Democracy Maine, and Tom Charron of @calrcv.", "published": "2026-05-18T20:21:11Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M5S", "views": 6250, "likes": 275, "comments": 1 }, { "id": "52gssbi_c-M", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "DC Voters Are Making History with Ranked Choice Voting", "description": "In June, voters in Washington, DC will make history w/ their first ranked choice voting election.\n\nCommunity leaders like @benschilibowl owner Ben Ali, @CocktailsCulturePodcast host Benjamin Coy, @CMCHenderson , & @Rank_the_District are showing voters how #RankedChoiceVoting gives them a stronger voice.", "published": "2026-05-15T19:52:50Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M54S", "views": 6021, "likes": 156, "comments": 7 }, { "id": "ig2rJIRDEKo", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Can a Plant Run for Senate? 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Winner-take-all elections.\n\nThe solution: Proportional representation.\n\nFairVote’s Deb Otis explains. #Betches #BenMcKenzie #ProportionalRepresentation #Gerrymandering", "published": "2026-05-05T19:28:52Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT2M11S", "views": 5740, "likes": 238, "comments": 4 }, { "id": "Vx8i7Gza9wU", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Americans Want Climate Action. So Why Isn’t It Happening?", "description": "63% of Americans say our government isn’t doing enough to protect our environment. So why doesn't Congress take action?\n\nBecause in our “choose-one” elections, members don't need support from a majority of voters to get elected. That rewards Congress for listening to a narrow partisan base instead of the majority of voters.\n\nRanked choice voting can flip those incentives. FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter and @rankthevote3’s Eileen Reavey explain. #RankedChoiceVoting", "published": "2026-05-01T18:04:16Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT2M28S", "views": 4184, "likes": 245, "comments": 3 }, { "id": "c-cEaz7922I", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Ranked Choice Voting is on the Move — New Bill Signed in Virginia", "description": "Virginia just passed a law expanding the Commonwealth’s ranked choice voting local option pilot program and making it permanent.\n\nRachel Hutchinson explains how this allows other VA cities to join Arlington & Charlottesville in improving their local elections. #RankedChoiceVoting #RCV #Virginia", "published": "2026-04-23T19:34:09Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M16S", "views": 4383, "likes": 146, "comments": 6 }, { "id": "grmf3_C9W-s", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "How Redistricting Became a Race to the Bottom", "description": "Tomorrow, Virginians will vote on whether to suspend fair redistricting rules and let legislators draw a new congressional map.\n\nIt’s part of a gerrymandering war between red & blue states – one that proportional representation would end for good. \n\nFairVote’s Rachel Hutchinson explains. #ProportionalRepresentation #Virginia #Gerrymandering", "published": "2026-04-20T15:51:26Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M50S", "views": 7450, "likes": 172, "comments": 8 }, { "id": "2TALm-mLkS4", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Ranked Choice Voting At Work: Alaska Puts Students Over Politics", "description": "Ranked choice voting rewards elected officials who work across the aisle to get things done for all voters.\n\nAt @RepresentWomen‘s #DemocracySolutionsSummit, Juli Lucky of @alaskansforbetterelections1627 shared how the reform pushed Alaska lawmakers to overcome gridlock and fund education.", "published": "2026-04-08T16:50:38Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M56S", "views": 3265, "likes": 116, "comments": 3 }, { "id": "PLcnSTBNuPU", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Reaching Every Voter With Ranked Choice Voting", "description": "As Mayor of Oakland, Libby Schaaf saw ranked choice voting push candidates to reach all voters – not just a narrow base.\n\nShe also saw it empower more women like her to run and win.\n\nSchaaf shared her experience w/ #RankedChoiceVoting at @RepresentWomen‘a 2026 Democracy Solutions Summit.", "published": "2026-04-01T15:17:59Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT47S", "views": 4561, "likes": 137, "comments": 2 }, { "id": "7uNrejRqmqs", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "How Democrats Could Be Locked Out of California Governor’s Race", "description": "In California's top-two primary for governor, 12 Democratic candidates may split the vote and keep the party off the November ballot – even if most voters favor Democrats.\n\nFairVote’s Rachel Hutchinson shares how ranked choice voting can work with all-candidate primaries, giving voters more choice & better representation. #RankedChoiceVoting", "published": "2026-03-26T18:29:52Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M42S", "views": 10803, "likes": 238, "comments": 15 }, { "id": "hTw9-cx2twY", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Jeff Flake on “The Alaska Fix” for Toxic Politics", "description": "Toxic partisanship isn't just frustrating for voters. It's also frustrating members of Congress who want to get things done.\n\nIt's why so many members are heading for the exits.\n\nFormer U.S. Senator Jeff Flake shares how ranked choice voting can make Congress work better for all of us. #RankedChoiceVoting @ReasonTV @TheReasonInterview", "published": "2026-03-24T19:15:44Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M3S", "views": 3497, "likes": 130, "comments": 1 }, { "id": "t-K-IGrd_Ik", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Illinois Primary Candidates Win With Under 30% of the Vote", "description": "More choices for voters should be a good thing.\n\nBut crowded fields in Illinois’ U.S. Senate & House primaries let candidates win w/ less than 50% of the vote.\n\nRachel Hutchinson explains how ranked choice voting gives voters more choice AND majority winners.\n\nFeaturing @FairVoteIllinois!", "published": "2026-03-18T18:12:53Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M43S", "views": 3234, "likes": 122, "comments": 1 }, { "id": "0CQkQxJpmAs", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Mary Arndt on Ranked Choice Voting at the Oscars", "description": "The Oscars are almost here and it’s time for voters to select this year’s Best Picture!\n\nBUT they way they select Best Picture a pretty different from most elections we’re used to because they used RANKED CHOICE VOTING. So we partnered with Mary Arndt of the I Just Wanna Chat podcast to break down how it all works 🗣️.\n\nFairVote is a non-partisan organization that educates people about election reform and ranked choice voting, if you’re interested in more info go check us out!\n\nLet me know what your ranking is for this year’s Best Picture below 🎉\n\n#ad #popculture #whattowatch #oscars", "published": "2026-03-13T19:38:05Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT2M17S", "views": 4361, "likes": 117, "comments": 1 }, { "id": "AIAInOX8zho", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Why Are So Many Politicians Quitting Congress?", "description": "A record number of members of Congress are quitting.\n\nWhy? Because it's not just voters who are fed up w/ gridlock and toxic politics.\n\nFairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter explains how ranked choice voting can make Congress work better for all of us. #RankedChoiceVoting", "published": "2026-03-11T19:01:37Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT2M13S", "views": 4190, "likes": 207, "comments": 11 }, { "id": "26xdAUdeLZM", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "2026 Midterms Kicked Off This Week", "description": "The 2026 midterms kicked off yesterday with primaries in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas.\n\nMajor primaries in Texas will head to runoffs, extending the campaign there by 3 months. Later this month, crowded primaries in Illinois could be won with less than 30% of the vote.\n\nRanked choice voting delivers majority rule without runoffs. #RankedChoiceVoting #Midterms2026 #Midterms", "published": "2026-03-04T16:12:15Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M51S", "views": 4407, "likes": 101, "comments": 7 }, { "id": "zd7iMYPtw9A", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "“We Can’t Just Go Back”: Pete Buttigieg on Election Reform", "description": "Nearly 9 in 10 Americans say our politics is broken. \n\nAnd as former Transportation Secretary @petebuttigieg notes in a new interview with @ReasonTV, it's been that way for years.\n\nButtigieg explains why we can’t \"just go back to the way things were,\" and how ranked choice voting, multi-member districts, and other reforms can make our democracy work for everyone. #RankedChoiceVoting #PeteButtigieg #NickGillespie #ReasonInterview @TheReasonInterview", "published": "2026-02-27T16:50:19Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M8S", "views": 8691, "likes": 223, "comments": 24 }, { "id": "XPxE92IaJC8", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "The Hidden Representation Crisis Behind AI’s Growth", "description": "What do AI data centers have to do w/ democracy?\n\nLocal & state governments decide where & how data centers can be built. Without fair representation, you have no say in how they will ultimately impact your community.\n\nProportional representation can ensure everyone gets a say. #proportionalrepresentation #ai", "published": "2026-02-26T19:52:39Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT2M31S", "views": 10614, "likes": 148, "comments": 5 }, { "id": "i3GtU2PGEgo", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Why Candidates Run in the “Wrong” Primary", "description": "Stitch w/ @TheHometownHoller: \nWhy would someone run for Congress as a “fake” Republican or Democrat?\n\nIt comes down to gerrymandering, winner-take-all elections, & a lack of real competition.\n\nFairVote’s Rachel Hutchinson explains the issue & how to fix it. #ProportionalRepresentation", "published": "2026-02-13T21:16:27Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M10S", "views": 4489, "likes": 90, "comments": 1 }, { "id": "egNLLkNJUJc", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Feeling Unheard? Sen. Peter Welch on How to Fix It", "description": "Why does @SenPeterWelch support ranked choice voting? \n\nAt a time when most American voters feel unheard, RCV will “give a sense of greater civic voter participation and empowerment.” \n\nHear from Sen. Welch and @RepRaskin on the #RankedChoiceVoting Act. #RCVAct", "published": "2026-02-12T20:09:26Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT53S", "views": 2967, "likes": 58, "comments": 1 }, { "id": "PD9rl2riiCY", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Ranked Choice Voting Is Gaining Ground: What Happened in 2025", "description": "2025 was a big year for ranked choice voting, with multiple major elections, new adoptions, exciting research, & extensive media coverage.\n\nFairVote’s new report digs into it all & shares what to expect for #RankedChoiceVoting in 2026.\n\nFairVote’s Rachel Hutchinson gives us the highlights. Read the full report at the link in our bio!", "published": "2026-02-02T19:03:42Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M20S", "views": 3505, "likes": 74, "comments": 1 }, { "id": "PADGis1EpmE", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "“Make Elections Great Again” Reaction: Ranked Choice Voting Is Here to Stay", "description": "A new elections bill just introduced in the U.S. House is full of unfunded, anti-voter mandates. \n\nThat includes prohibiting ranked choice voting in federal general elections – even though it’s already being successfully used in several states. \n\nWhy attack a party-neutral reform that gives voters more choice & more voice?\n\nFairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter shares more. #RankedChoiceVoting", "published": "2026-01-30T22:25:13Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M33S", "views": 1261, "likes": 56, "comments": 6 }, { "id": "f7IPEdYYlQo", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Ranked Choice Voting Day | #RCVDay", "description": "We celebrate #RCVDay on January 23 because #RankedChoiceVoting is as easy as 1-2-3!\n\nThat's why millions of Americans nationwide use ranked choice voting – and it's making elections better.\n\nThis RCV Day, FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter shares what voters & candidates think of RCV.", "published": "2026-01-23T14:53:21Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M47S", "views": 831, "likes": 20, "comments": 2 }, { "id": "AFLqsTlIqFo", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Fixing Incentives with The Ranked Choice Voting Act", "description": "Choose-one elections reward candidates who attack each other & only reach out to their base.\n\nRanked choice voting flips these incentives & makes politics less toxic.\n\n​@RepRaskin, @RepDonBeyer, and @SenPeterWelch explain why we need to bring RCV to Congress w/ the RCV Act. #RankedChoiceVoting #RCVAct", "published": "2026-01-14T16:02:49Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT57S", "views": 92, "likes": 8, "comments": 0 }, { "id": "JdRqHYlvC0Q", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Jamie Raskin on Fixing Democracy with Ranked Choice Voting", "description": "As we saw in NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary, ranked choice voting “promotes positive politics among candidates. They build bridges rather than engaging in character assassination.”\n\n@RepRaskin shares the benefits of #RankedChoiceVoting w/ @NewRepublic1914's Greg T. Sargent.", "published": "2026-01-06T16:25:29Z", "tags": [ "ranked choice voting", "rank choice voting", "jamie raskin", "instant runoff", "rcv" ], "duration": "PT1M26S", "views": 3263, "likes": 109, "comments": 0 }, { "id": "Ex2gUIG46e8", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "New York’s Historic 2025 Election: How Ranked Choice Voting Changed the Game", "description": "In June, NYC used ranked choice voting in their primaries for the 3rd time.\n\nVoter turnout was the highest since 1989, and voters embraced RCV.  \n\nA new report from FairVote shows how #RCV impacted the election. 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But in choose-one elections, it leads to vote-splitting & winners w/o majority support.\n\nRanked choice voting allows more competition while ensuring majority winners. #RankedChoiceVoting", "published": "2025-12-12T17:31:07Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT1M56S", "views": 1549, "likes": 79, "comments": 3 }, { "id": "zuq_oPyuRnY", "channelId": "UCb8R3tlbcYaE5J5-HUBf7mw", "channel": "FairVote", "title": "Make Congress Work Better with the Ranked Choice Voting Act", "description": "With #RankedChoiceVoting, we can make our elections – and Congress – work better.\n\nThe newly reintroduced Ranked Choice Voting Act makes that possible, bringing RCV to all U.S. House & Senate elections.\n\nFairVote’s Lakeisha Steele explains. Learn more at the link in our bio! #RCVAct", "published": "2025-12-10T16:40:53Z", "tags": [], "duration": "PT31S", "views": 106853, "likes": 563, "comments": 6 } ] }