Voters are Frustrated
Politics in America has become incredibly divisive and unproductive. A central part of that problem comes from the limitations in how we elect our leaders.
Our current election system, Voting 1.0, is obsessed with limiting and controlling the choices that voters have on the final ballot. Most elections reduce to two leading candidates, and most voters hate at least one of those two candidates. The result is divisive campaigns, anti-competitive behavior, and trapped voters.
We've talked to over ten thousand Iowans, across the political spectrum and 8 out of 10 voters want more options on the ballot. So how do we get there?
Voting 2.0: Two Simple Upgrades...with a HUGE Impact
America has a long tradition of solving problems through innovation. Our Founders embraced political innovation and expected us to keep our government up-to-date with the challenges of our times.
Voting 2.0 consists of two simple, achievable upgrades to our election process:
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Top-5 Single Open Primaries: All candidates appear on the same primary ballot, and all voters—regardless of party—can vote for their favorite. The top five candidates then advance to the general election. [learn more]
- Ranked Choice Voting: Instead of picking just one candidate, voters rank candidates in order of preference. RCV is a proven, decades-old voting system that works with more choices on the ballot and gives voters more control over the outcome. [learn more]
These two simple changes could open up our election to new ideas, fresh candidates, and more choices on the ballot.
Voting 2.0 flips that script on our current election system. Instead of rewarding divisive and toxic behavior, Voting 2.0 rewards leaders who can bring people together, build broad coalitions, and actually solve problems.
With more options, candidates can’t just win by throwing mud or taking elections for granted - they have to make a real case to voters. And when candidates have to earn your support, your vote really matters.