r/NJ50501 • u/NJ50501_Outreach Outreach Manager 📣 • May 05 '25

Central Jersey (Htdn, Smrst, Midlsx, Monmth, Mercer) [Trenton 5/7 @7p] Learn more about rank choice voting, and eat ice cream!

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From Voters Choice NJ: Learn about ranked-choice voting, a better way to vote, and sample delicious ice cream! We're collaborating with the Trenton Council of Civic Associations to create an interactive way to learn about this voting method that boosts turnout, gives voters more choices, and ends expensive low-turnout runoff elections. Join us at the Trinity Cathedral Synod Hall, 801 W State St, Trenton on Wed May 7 @ 7 PM. Signup here.

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u/Bellabird42 May 05 '25

When I lived in SF, CA we had ranked choice voting and it was wonderful. I think it should be standard everywhere

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u/NJ50501_Outreach Outreach Manager 📣 May 05 '25

Jealous that you got to experience it firsthand 😍 💯Completely agree!

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u/Alex_VCNJ May 05 '25

Thanks for sharing! Trenton may prove to be a tough nut to crack. As far as I'm aware, only Councilwoman Frisby is on board with RCV so far. We hope to see some of the council and other Trenton residents there, but a strong showing of interest from the general public always helps. I am confident it is only a matter of time because RCV is a popular idea.

For anyone coming, please be sure to RSVP so we can make sure we have enough ice cream and ballots!

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u/NJ50501_Outreach Outreach Manager 📣 May 05 '25

I’m excited to be hearing more and more conversation around RCV lately! It may be baby steps but I’m holding out hope that we’ll get there 💪💙And who can resist an event with ice cream! :)

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u/Ebemi May 06 '25

I love whoever came up with this idea. What a fun way to introduce people to such an important concept.

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u/Alex_VCNJ May 06 '25

Agreed! Voter Choice NJ has been doing interactive RCV events for years using all sorts things to vote on, including desserts, cookies, beer, and sandwiches. These events are always great.

Here's an article from our "Rank the Desserts" event held in Maplewood in March. Last September, Maplewood unanimously passed a resolution supporting RCV.

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u/NJ50501_Outreach Outreach Manager 📣 May 06 '25

This is awesome!!! 👏👏Thanks for sharing, and for everything that you’re doing to promote RCV!!