2023 SYMPOSIUM - PROTECT THE WIN
You had a successful campaign, and ranked choice voting (RCV) passed in your jurisdiction! So, what happens next?
A successful implementation process can mean the difference between a smooth election that lives up to the promises of your campaign and a fiasco that leaves voters and lawmakers wondering if this new reform is worth the trouble. We have a saying that the most successful campaigns end with a successful first implementation.
With this in mind, RepresentUs, Democracy Rising, and RCVRC partnered together to create a new resource guide to help advocates smooth the path to a successful first election (and beyond!). As one of the fastest-growing electoral reforms in the United States, every election cycle sees new cities and states passing RCV laws. As more people become interested in RCV, advocacy groups have created a wealth of materials to explain how RCV works and how to pass RCV laws. Far less attention has been paid to what to do once that law has passed. This guide exists to fill that gap.
We are excited to share Protect the Win: An Advocate's Guide to Implementing RCV with you and hope you find it helpful in winning over the hearts and minds of YOUR voters for RCV!
SYMPOSIUM AGENDA
SESSION 1: POLITICAL AND LEGAL DEFENSE
In this session, panelists discuss various aspects of the political and legal defense of RCV once it has passed in a jurisdiction. The panel covers both local and national perspectives regarding how advocates can be most helpful as they enter the implementation phase.
SESSION 2: COMMS AND VOTER/CANDIDATE EDUCATION
In this session, panelists from across the country discuss voter and candidate education for RCV, communications strategies, such as media relations, and real-world examples of how advocates can be strong educational partners with the election administrators in their jurisdiction.
SESSION 3: TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION
In this session, panelists discuss the technical implementation of an RCV election to help viewers have a deeper understanding of administration from the election administrator's point of view. The panelists also share best practices and real-world examples of how implementation works.
Special thanks to New America for sponsoring our kickoff event.