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From VPIRG:

This election will be the first this year to have Rank Choice Voting. In March 2021, Burlington residents voted to implement Ranked Choice Voting for City Councilors. It passed with 64% support.

According to the City of Burlington, Ranked-choice voting (RCV) is an election method that allows voters the option to rank candidates in order of preference (first choice, second choice, third choice, and so on). Ranking candidates is different from simply selecting one candidate or what is known as plurality voting. If a candidate receives more than 50% of the first choices, that candidate wins, just like in any other election. However, if there is no majority winner after counting the first choices, the race is decided by an instant runoff. The candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and voters who ranked that candidate as their first choice will have their votes count for their next choice. This process continues until a candidate wins with more than 50% of the vote.

For more information: vpirg.org/our-work/democracy/rcv

From the Vermont Conservation Voters:

Results are in; Vermont voters overwhelmingly elected pro-environment and pro-climate lawmakers in the general election, resulting in a resounding call for action to combat the intensifying climate crisis and support a resilient Vermont.

Several of Vermont’s leading environmental organizations host a virtual press conference to discuss the results of the 2022 General Election, and what it means for Vermonters – particularly when it comes to addressing the intensifying environmental crisis. Hear from advocates and legislative Climate Solutions Caucus leaders on what the election results signify, and what is next for climate action in Vermont.

Speakers include:

Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Conservation Voters

Paul Burns, Executive Director, Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG)

Senator-elect Becca White and Representative Gabrielle Stebbins, members of the Climate Solutions Caucus leadership team

Jordan Heiden, Climate Campaign Manager, VPIRG

Johanna Miller, Energy & Climate Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) and Vermont Climate Council Member (Environmental Rep)

Town Meeting TV interviews Secretary of State Jim Condos on primary election day August 11 in light of the large number of absentee ballots and the special requirements of the COVID-19 health emergency.

Host Jacqueline Marshall speaks to guests from the League of Women Voters of Champlain Valley & local Neighborhood Planning Assembly members, about some exciting election events happening in October.

 

To RSVP & For more Info Visit:

http://www.eventbrite.com/o/league-of-women-voters-of-champlain-valley-neighborhood-planning-assemblies-and-ch17town-meeting-television-7398681757

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-dating-with-senate-candidates-tickets-13074499179

https://www.facebook.com/pages/League-of-Women-Voters-of-Vermont/193029977406840

http://www.burlingtonvt.gov/CEDO/Neighborhood-Services/Neighborhood-Planning-Assemblies