Upcoming events


League of Women Voters of Montgomery County Community Forum: RCV
Oct
16

League of Women Voters of Montgomery County Community Forum: RCV

Join the Montgomery County League of Women Voters’ Community Forum on ranked choice voting (RCV). Liz White of UpVote Virginia will explain how RCV works and describe its uses and outcomes so far in Virginia and beyond. Virginia Tech Associate Professor Caitlin Jewitt, who studies elections, will analyze the way ranked choice voting affects voting outcomes, the character of campaigns, and the democratic system of governance. 

Blacksburg Town Council Chambers, 300 S. Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060

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AAUW Mt. Vernon Branch Info Session on Ranked Choice Voting
Oct
15

AAUW Mt. Vernon Branch Info Session on Ranked Choice Voting

Join the AAUW Mt. Vernon Branch for an information session on ranked choice voting (RCV)! The event will cover how RCV works, how it can strengthen democracy, and how it is currently being used in Virginia, as well as next steps!

Featuring Liz White from UpVote Virginia and Chris DeRosa and Janice Morris from the League of Women Voters Arlington-Alexandria.

Sherwood Hall Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306

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Majority Rules virtual screening and discussion
Oct
9

Majority Rules virtual screening and discussion

Join UpVote Virginia for a state-wide Majority Rules film presentation. This is a free virtual event that will be streamed via the Kinema platform. Be sure to register and stay tuned for a follow-up discussion in your locality!

Don't forget, FairVote has also provided an incredible opportunity on the same day as our webinar, at 5:00pm, to hear from the "Majority Rules" filmmaker AJ Schnack, along with Alaska Senate Majority Leader Cathy Giessel (one of the stars of the film!), RepresentWomen CEO Cynthia Richie Terrell, and FairVote CEO Meredith Sumpter.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the film BEFORE watching it and have points to think about as you watch the film as 6:00PM with your UpVote family!  

FairVote Webinar

Date: October 9th, 2024

Time: 5:00pm

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Juneteenth Freedom Fest
Jun
15

Juneteenth Freedom Fest

Freedom Park, 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188

Join UpVote Virginia at the Juneteenth Freedom Fest in Williamsburg to help spread the word about ranked choice voting. We'll have a table set up to talk to interested attendees about this commonsense change to the ballot. 

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Arlington RCV Voter Info Session (LWV)
Jun
1

Arlington RCV Voter Info Session (LWV)

Fairlington Community Center 3308 South Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22204; Fairlington Room (this is a change in venue!)

The Arlington League of Women Voters is partnering with the Arlington Department of Elections to host an information session and RCV simulation to prepare voters to use RCV in the June 2024 Democratic Primary for County Board. Free and open to the public.

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Arlington NAACP: Get Ready to Vote - Ranked Choice Voting
May
7

Arlington NAACP: Get Ready to Vote - Ranked Choice Voting

Virtual on Zoom - Sign up to receive link.

You may have heard of ranked choice voting, but did you know that it will be used in the upcoming Arlington County Board primary elections? The primary is just around the corner - early voting will be taking place from May 3 to June 15, and primary election day is June 18th.

UpVote Virginia and Arlington County’s Department of Voter Registration & Elections will be with us to explain everything you need to know about ranked choice voting and answer your questions.

All voters need to understand how to properly mark ranked choice ballots so every vote can be counted.

If you have any questions, please contact the NAACP Arlington Branch Political Action Committee at politicalactionchair@arlingtonnaacp.com.

The event is free and open to the public. Just sign up to get the Zoom link.

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Tom Tom Festival: Ranked Choice Voting in Charlottesville
Apr
19

Tom Tom Festival: Ranked Choice Voting in Charlottesville

Discover how ranked choice voting (RCV) – an innovative democratic approach that is rapidly gaining traction nationwide – could revolutionize our elections in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Join us for a presentation that demystifies RCV and shows its power to amplify your voice in shaping the future of our community. With compelling and real success stories, we’ll explore RCV’s advantages over traditional voting methods, ensuring you leave informed and inspired.

This isn't just about change, it's about progress! With Charlottesville's City Council unanimously backing RCV for 2025, we're on the brink of a democratic evolution. Be part of this pivotal movement – let’s collectively pave the way for a more representative, inclusive, and hopeful political future. Your participation matters!

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