Our Mission
Our mission is to educate and empower the District for a smooth and successful transition to ranked choice voting.
We focus on three core goals:
- Voters understand how to confidently rank their ballots in a ranked choice voting election.
- Candidates understand how to effectively campaign in a ranked choice voting environment.
- Election administrators are equipped to run ranked voting elections smoothly and transparently.
In 2024, DC voters approved Initiative 83 with 73% of the vote, bringing ranked choice voting to
the District beginning with the June 2026 primary election. Our team carried Initiative 83 across
the finish line, and now we are continuing educational efforts as the Grow Democracy DC
Civic Education Fund.
We are preparing the District for this historic shift by educating voters, candidates, and election
administrators on how ranked choice voting works, and why it matters.
Our approach is rooted in community connection. Beginning in 2025, our team will bring RCV
education directly to the people — from senior centers and neighborhood festivals to student
programs and citywide events. Through hands-on workshops, creative outreach, and trusted
partnerships, we aim to ensure every voter feels informed and every community feels seen.
Grow Democracy DC Civic Education Fund is proud to serve as a bridge between civic
institutions and everyday residents — helping Washington, DC lead the way in building a
democracy that works for everyone.
