FairVote Illinois

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A nonpartisan, grassroots organization working for better elections. Join the movement to bring ranked choice voting to Illinois! 🔗: FairVoteIllinois.org/links

YouTube video thumbnail with a skyline of Chicago and text that reads "RCV for Chicago" alongside larger text that reads: "Did you miss our Statewide Meeting? The recording is now on YouTube! Click the link in bio to watch!"

Text that reads: "The Volunteer Fair, Sunday, May 3, 12-4pm in the river room at the burning bush brewery"

Picture of Illinois State Capital Complex with text that reads: "140 RSVPs: FairVote Illinois Statewide Meeting for Ranked Choice Voting! Sunday, April 12, from 1 to 2 PM. RSVP at Fair Vote Illinois dot org slash events"

Chicago skyline at sunrise with text that reads "Ranked choice voting for Chicago: Northside Meeting. March 26 from 6 to 7 PM at Edgewater Library."

Pouring a glass of wine with text that reads "Democracy Reform Happy Hour in Chicago: March 18 from 6:30-9pm at Webster Wine Bar at 2601 N Milwaukee Avenue. RSVP at FairVote Illinois dot org slash events.

Photo of former US President Barack Obama with text that reads "Did you know?: In 2002, then Illinois State Senator Barack Obama introduced SB1789, which would have instituted ranked choice voting for congressional primaries."

Photos of 4 faith leaders alongside text from the Chicago Tribune calling for Illinois to adopt ranked choice voting.

Sample ballots from the democratic US Senate primary for Illinois, with a single-choice ballot on the left, and a ranked choice ballot on the right that allows voters to rank their choices in order of preference.

Alt: Six people seated around a dinner table holding up letters addressed to their Illinois state senators.

Image of Illinois State Capital at Springfield with overlaid text that reads "Urgent: Ranked choice voting has passed in 3 Illinois municipalities, but implementation is stalled without state action. SB2004 would provide needed clarity to local clerks on how to implement ranked choice voting for local elections in local municipalities that choose to do so. Tell your Senator to support pro-democracy innovation with RCV by passing SB2004 at tinyurl.com/RCV4Illinois or click the link in bio!"

Constituents and FairVote Illinois volunteers Joe and Ryan stand next to State Senator Laura Ellman of the 21st State Senate District.

News headline from WGLT that reads "Ranked choice voting stalled in Illinois, waiting for clarity from the courts."

FairVote Illinois Executive Director Dan Ashurst next to State Senator Laura Murphy of Illinois

A group of 12 people gathered around a table smiling at a FairVote Illinois ranked choice voting happy hour.

Abstract background with text that reads "Happy ranked choice voting day 2026! Swipe for memes!"

Drinks with text that reads "Chicago Happy Hours for ranked choice voting! January 27 from 4-7pm at Burke's Public House, 5401 N Broadway. ALSO, another happy hour January 29 from 6:30-8:30pm at Noon O Kabab, 4701 N Kedzie Avenue. RSVP at Fair Vote Illinois dot org slash events!"

Photo of the Oak Park, Illinois clock tower on a sunny day alongside text that reads "Oak Park Happy Hour for ranked choice voting at Tre Sorelle Ristorante, 1111 Lake St, Oak Park, Illinois, 60301 on January 28 at 5pm. RSVP at FairVote Illinois dot org slash events or click the link in bio!"

Web headline from FairVote that reads "Crowded Primaries will shape the 2026 midterms. They need ranked choice voting."

Beverage in a glass cup with text that reads "DuPage County Happy Hour for ranked choice voting: January 6 from 5-7pm at Potter's Place (29 W Jefferson Avenue) in Naperville, Illinois. RSVP at FairVoteIllinois.org/events"

Snowflakes on a night sky background with text that reads "Wishing you a happy holidays from FairVote Illinois"

The US Capitol dome with text that reads: "The Ranked Choice Voting Act has been re-introduced in the U.S. Congress! Contact your reps at TinyURL.com/RCVAct2026"

Newspaper clipping with a headline that reads "Indiana Senate defeats redistricting in overwhelming vote."

Newspaper headline from Evanston Now that reads "Candidates galore in historic primaries"

Bold text that reads "FairVote Illinois Statewide Meeting: December 13 from 10AM-11AM on Zoom. RSVP at FairVoteIllinois.org/events or click the link in bio."

Newspaper clipping from the Evanston Roundtable with a headline that reads "City will join second run of lawsuit over ranked choice voting."

A FairVote Illinois branded purple heart with text that reads "Donate Today: Please make a donation to support democracy, fair elections, and more choices for voters!"

Newspaper clipping from Axios with a title that reads "Dems eye ranked choice voting for primaries"

An infographic showing 7 rounds of ranked choice voting ballot tabulation. The graphic demonstrates that if no candidate gets a majority of votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated and those voters' votes are transferred to their second choice.

Thanksgiving dinner table with food and text that reads "What is Illinois's Favorite Thanksgiving Dish? Vote now! Click the link in bio!"

Playful postcard design that reads "Join us! Statewide Meeting on December 13 from 10-11AM; RSVP at FairVoteIllinois.org/events or click the link in bio!"

FairVote Illinois volunteer Abigail Nichols talking with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Abigail is wearing a hat that says "Ask Me About Ranked Choice Voting, let's Rank Choice Chicago!"

Head shot of Rebecca Williams with the words "Thank you" above her

A meme format with text at the top that reads "rank your favorite music genre" followed by a ranked choice voting ballot with "lofi hip hop as the only option on the ballot"

Website article screenshot with title that reads "The 2025 Elections Using Ranked Choice Voting"

Magazine clipping from Psychology Today with headline that reads "How Ranked Choice Voting Could Help Save US Democracy"

FairVote Illinois Chicago-based team standing alongside Jeanne Massey at a rooftop bar in Chicago with the Chicago skyline in the background

Newspaper clipping with headline that reads "Michigan could have a ranked choice option if petition gathers enough signatures" and "The organizers aim to collect 600,000 signatures to ensure they have at least 426,000 valid names to qualify for 2026"

Screenshot of the FairVote Illinois shop website

Bar chart showing the amount that Chicago spent on runoff elections in the last 3 mayoral races: about 12 million dollars in 2015, 17 million in 2019, and almost 20 million dollars in 2023.

Newspaper clipping from the Chicago Tribune with a headline that reads: "Survey shows county residents open to ranked choice voting"

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar speaking at a podium, with text that reads "Rest in Peace, Governor Jim Edgar, born 1946, died 2025, Secretary of State of Illinois 1981-1991, 38th Governor of Illinois 1991-1999.

Image of an American flag being flown at half staff accompanied by text that reads "Let us resolve our differences with democracy, not violence."

Pictures of 13 Chicago alderpersons on a grey background with text that reads "Chicago City Council Alders for Ranked Choice Voting"

Text on a purple background that reads "Join us in the fight for a better democracy at FairVoteIllinois.org/Join or click the link in bio. Share this post with a friend who wants a better democracy with ranked choice voting!"

Silhouettes of workers of various professions voting, running for office, and protesting. Alongside text that reads "Happy Labor Day from FairVote Illinois"

3 FairVote Illinois volunteers alongside Anthony Quezada, the 35th ward alderman in Chicago, standing outside the 35th ward office.

Naperville sign next to the DuPage River with text that reads "Volunteers Needed in Naperville, Illinois! The Goal: Ranked choice voting on the ballot in 2026!"

Baseball field showing a batter hitting a home run alongside a clipboard that reads "Best Batter" with a ranked choice voting ballot. Text reads "Ranked choice voting would be a home run for Chicago!"

Samrah smiling as a party attendant gets a slice of cake.

FairVote Illinois DuPage County Chapter Lead Samrah walking in front of a massive American flag in a Naperville park.

News headline from the Michigan Advance that reads "Ranked choice voting signature collection phase begins in Michigan, campaign says"

Green background with text that reads "FairVote Illinois Statewide Meeting: August 20 7-8pm on Zoom. RSVP at FairVoteIllinois.org/events"