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August 11th 2006
Westlund to drop out of governor's race
Oregon News-Review

Oregon gubernatorial candidate State Sen. Ben Westlund announces that he will no longer run for the post in November. He did not want to be a "spoiler" in the potentially close election.

July 7th 2006
Letter: Same song, second verse
The Daily Astorian

In response to the proposed �Top Two� initiative, the author emphasizes that instant runoff voting is preferable as it saves costs, protects minority candidates and elects candidates with a stronger mandate.

February 22nd 2006
Election method will be first for Oregon
The Daily Vanguard

Matt Petrie makes an accurate description of Instant Runoff Voting, a voting method used since 2005 for student elections at Portland State University.

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  • HB 2638 Allows county or city to adopt instant runoff voting system for nomination or election of candidates to county or city office.