Skip to main content

Better Ballot Iowa

non-partisan political innovation for a better Iowa

Better Ballot Iowa is a new kind of political movement bringing together voters across the political spectrum (Republicans, Democrats, Independents, 3rd Party) around systemic reforms to make our political life more positive, constructive and productive. We are an Iowan-founded, Iowan-led grassroots non-profit. Sign-up to join the conversation!

Get Involved Learn More

Check Out the Results of Our Presidential Strawpoll

Check Out the Results of Our Fair Food Poll

Join The Conversation!

What Kind of Politics DO YOU Want?

1. More of The Same, OR

  • Less Productive Government
  • Fewer Candidates, Less Competition
  • Less Choice, Lesser of Two Evils
  • Two Party Control
  • Negative Campaigning Rewarded
  • not All Voters Can Vote in Primary
  • Many Voters Voices not Heard
  • Win elections with < 50% of the vote
  • If needed, costly runoffs
  • Feel like your vote does not matter
  • More and more of the same ☹️

2. Something Better?

  • More Productive Government
  • More Candidates, More Competition
  • More Good Choices
  • 3rd Parties Can Compete
  • Civil Campaigning Rewarded
  • All Voters Can Vote in Primary
  • All Voters Voices Heard
  • Winner needs 50% + 1 to win
  • No Costly Runoffs needed
  • Feel like your vote does matter
  • Better Politics we all want 😀

3. HOW DO WE GET Better Politics?

Through a simple upgrade how we vote. We upgrade from Voting 1.0 (Single Choice Voting + Closed Primaries/2 Advance) to Voting 2.0 (Ranked Choice Voting + Single Open Primaries/5 Advance). The changes are small, the impact is big!

4. Join the Conversation to help us Bring Better Politics to Iowa!

Will you sign up?
Better Ballot Iowa