FairVote honors Rob Richie and Cynthia Richie Terrell with the Generational Impact Award for their pioneering work advancing ranked choice voting and democracy reform across the United States.
Event: FairVote Generational Impact Award
Honorees: Rob Richie (Founder & CEO, FairVote) and Cynthia Richie Terrell (Founder & Executive Director, RepresentWomen)
FairVote recognized Rob Richie and Cynthia Richie Terrell with the Generational Impact Award, honoring their decades-long leadership as pioneers of election reform in the United States. Called the “Adam and Eve of election reform” and the “Bonnie and Clyde of ranked choice voting,” Rob and Cynthia’s work has transformed how Americans think about democracy.
From the groundbreaking Monopoly Politics report of the 1990s to today’s national movement for ranked choice voting, their vision has shaped a more representative electoral system. Together, they’ve built organizations, mentored reformers, and pushed forward reforms that:
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Give voters more power and more choices.
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Reduce the impact of spoiler candidates and split votes.
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Encourage civility and collaboration in campaigns.
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Strengthen representative democracy for future generations.
Millions of Americans now vote in ranked choice elections because of their efforts. The Generational Impact Award honors their unique contributions to democracy reform—and their enduring belief that every voice should be heard and every vote should count.