Ranked Choice Voting Maryland
Ranked Choice Voting Maryland is a non-partisan coalition seeking to build a more effective, representative democracy.
Why is Ranked Choice Voting Great for Maryland?
In ranked choice voting elections, the candidate who reflects the views of the widest number of voters wins. Even in crowded fields, similar candidates can compete without splitting votes. Whether Republican, Democrat, independent or third-party, voters never have to worry about the “spoiler effect.”
We rank things all the time and express our preferences when we are shopping, going out to eat, etc. Elections do not reflect how we make choices everyday.
Maryland is Ready!
Maryland is poised to expand better elections at the local, county, and state level. Our voting system is ready for ranked choice voting. Marylanders across the state are eager for more choice and a stronger voice in electing leaders.
RCV is a WIN-WIN for voters and candidates!
- Eliminate Spoiler Effect - Candidates do not need to worry that their campaign will help another candidate win by splitting the vote or being asked to “wait their turn."
- Fully Express Your Vote - When you have multiple candidates that you support, you can better express your intentions and preferences.
- End Non-Majority Winners - Ranked choice voting respects the will of the people and helps to elect the candidate preferred by a winning margin of voters.
- More Civil Campaigning - Candidates run competitive, yet civil campaigns to appeal to a broader base of voters.
Fundraisers
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Stronger Voices 2025
Maryland is poised to expand ranked choice voting (RCV) in 2025 and you can help make that happen! We know that democracy starts with each of us being engaged and active. Every action, every dollar, and every moment of your time helps us bring better elections to more Marylanders. Together, we can foster innovation and representative democracy for all. How you can help power our mission: Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal. Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact. Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too. Let's raise our voices for more choices! UPDATE (April 2, 2025)
We exceeded our $15,000 fundraising goal by the end of March. THANK YOU!
Your support will help us continue our outreach and legislative priorities across the state.
- Raised
- $29,971
- Next milestone
- $40,000
50 supporters
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Make Waves for Better Elections
Our success in Greenbelt is rippling across Maryland as more cities and counties look at ranked choice voting! Imagine if 1000 people gave $26 or more to kickstart 2026? Help turn our ripple into a wave of better elections. We can beat our fundraising goal if: Our 5,000 supporters gave $16 1,200 of our supporters gave $72 ($6 a month) 700 of our supporters gave $120 ($10 a month) Or a mix of all the above, so just give what you can! How you can help power our mission: Donate: Contribute now to help us reach our goal Share: Amplify your impact by sharing our campaign with your network Volunteer: Use your time and skills to make an impact Let's raise our voices for more choices!
- Raised
- $0
- Goal
- $5,000
Donors
- Michelle Whittaker2
I ❤️ Democracy and I want Maryland to be a leader when is comes to making our elections better for all voters!
James Courtney To the fundraiser: Stronger Voices 20251Ranked Choice Voting is the easiest way to eliminate the "wasted vote" reality that keeps far too many voters at home on election day. Let's vote FOR candidates who respresent us, rather than AGAINST the worst option.
Keren Cummins 1I want to see elections bring people closer together and not further apart.
Stephen KNOX To the fundraiser: Stronger Voices 2025RCV is the path to overcoming the duopoly that controls politics.
Walter Olson To the fundraiser: Stronger Voices 20254Ranked Choice Voting can make a real difference in Maryland, a state where competition between the parties is weak and insider politics too often prevail. Let's help our state lead again!
Brandy Brooks 1Voters deserve to have their will truly reflected in the outcomes of an election.
