Gerrymandering is everywhere in the news. But the real “fight for democracy” goes deeper. In @IVN, Open Primaries President John Opdycke & SVP Jeremy Gruber explain why it’s about self-government — not partisan maps. 🔗 ivn.us/posts/gerrymandering-… #OpenPrimaries #Democracy

🖊️ History made in Ann Arbor! At the Ann Arbor Art Fair, our Executive Director Pat Zabawa proudly signed one of the first official Rank MI Vote petitions to bring Ranked Choice Voting to Michigan! It’s the moment we’ve all been working toward — and this is just the beginning. Find out where you can sign next: RankMiVote.org/Where-Do-I-Si… Show Support: RankMiVote.org/Donate Read Our Petition: RankMiVote.org/Our-Petition #VoteYourHopes #RankMIVote #rankedchoicevoting #Michigan #ballotinitiative #elections #nonpartisan #govote #votersrights #democracy #volunteer #nonprofit #helpingothers #crowdfunding #donate #donation #fundraising #RMVFundraising #support #event #petition #AAAF2025

I’m Todd Achilles, your Independent candidate for U.S. Senate here in Idaho. After stepping away from my role as your Democratic legislator for District 16, I’m done with the two-party system—it’s broken.

Did you know that in 16 states, 17 million voters are prohibited from voting in taxpayer-funded primary elections? This is the #PrimaryProblem — and @uniteamerica is working to solve it. Because every eligible voter should be able to vote for any candidate, regardless of party, in every taxpayer-funded election. Learn more about the #PrimaryProblem from our Executive Director, @NickTroiano on @CNN with @AudieCornish and here ➡️ uniteamerica.org/primary-pro…

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It's Primary Day in Pennsylvania, and almost 1.4 million independent/unaffiliated voters can't vote. Our volunteers are out in the streets making it known! Help us spread the word and make all voices heard: buff.ly/4Rdw1r7 #LetAllVotersVote #PAPrimary

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West Virginia elections are heading in the wrong direction. Lawmakers just banned ranked choice voting—even though we’ve never used it. At the same time, they’re trying to shut out over 300,000 independent voters from participating in primary elections. That’s nearly 30% of West Virginia voters being told their voices don’t matter. This isn’t leadership—it’s political gamesmanship. When I was Secretary of State in 2001, Democrats tried to close their primaries. I stopped them because it wasn’t right then, and it’s not right now. Elections should be open, fair, and built to serve voters—not protect power. Ranked choice voting gives voters more say and rewards candidates who appeal to a majority, not just a base. Banning it while trying to close primaries sends one clear message: some politicians don’t want to compete, they just want control. Let’s restore common sense to how we run our elections—by putting voters first. #CommonSense #OpenPrimaries #RCV #FairElections #WV

Together, we’re working to fix our broken political system so every American’s voice is heard. Join us. #LetAmericaVote veteransforallvoters.org/out…

A new report from @BrookingsInst by @Ekamarck and Anna Heetderks shows how open primaries reduce polarization🗳️: “The fear of being primaried leads incumbents to adapt their behavior, fueling the political polarization that defines modern American politics.” Read more: 👉 bit.ly/40yt1Ix