Better Ballot Georgia

06/03/2026

Tonight is our Monthly Statewide Meeting!

Sign up here: betterballotgeorgia.org/statewide_20260603

06/01/2026

"By using RCV, San Francisco saves $3.7 million per election, and Berkeley saves about $760,000 per election. Oakland and San Leandro save $140,000 and $75,000 per election, respectively. That money can now be spent on infrastructure, schools, emergency services, or other priorities. When the Redondo Beach City Council put RCV on the ballot, one of the stated reasons was that the city’s typical runoff election cost $300,000.

Across these cities, savings per election amount to a total of $5 million."

We can save money in Georgia with too!

fairvote.org/report/two-decades-of-rcv-in-california

Ranked choice voting was first used in California in 2004 in San Francisco. Since then, RCV has expanded to seven Golden State cities.

05/29/2026

Next week is our Monthly Statewide Meeting!

Don't just watch the election cycle happen to you. Join us and learn how to fix the system: betterballotgeorgia.org/statewide_20260603

05/27/2026

"These runoffs will likely cost Georgia taxpayers tens of millions of dollars, and subject voters to another four weeks of toxic campaigning – all for elections likely to see significantly lower turnout. Since 1994, the median turnout decline in Georgia runoffs is 36%."

With , we can express our full preferences the first time we vote!

fairvote.org/georgia-primary-elections-head-to-costly-unnecessary-runoffs

On May 19, Georgia held primary elections for hundreds of federal and state offices. Several races are going to runoff elections next month.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor the incredible courage and selflessness of those who gave everything for our nation.

We wish you a peaceful Memorial Day

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

Georgia could already have majority winners in the primaries if we used Ranked Choice Voting.

Instead now it's 4 more weeks of campaigning and runoffs.

05/14/2026

Come out on Saturday to Bessie Branham Park for Kirkwood Spring Fling 2026!

Join us in gathering signature and talking to folks about

Sign up here:

Ranked Choice Voting, Instant Runoff Voting, Georgia Voting, GA Voting

05/13/2026

"So many problems stem from the primary elections and they are problems that RCV could solve. But voters aren't aware because few even participate in the primary election."

Read the full blog from Daniel Baggerman, BBGA President, on why we are excited to participate in , a nonpartisan effort to help Georgians understand and prepare for the May 19 primary elections.

https://www.betterballotgeorgia.org/may_matters_2026

05/09/2026

Early voting for Georgia’s May primary is open through May 15!

At Better Ballot Georgia, we know elections matter. That's why we spend our time out talking with folks about how can upgrade how we vote in Georgia. eliminates the need for costly runoffs, by letting voters rank their order of preference.

We encourage everyone to cast a ballot and make their voices heard. Remember, with you wouldn't need to come back in June for a runoff!

Find a voting location near you at mvp.sos.ga.gov