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Iowa Articles: April 23rd 2009Mike Currie elected UISG president Daily Iowan Results from University of Iowa's recent Student Government election using instant runoff voting.March 12th 2009 Instant runoff voting just makes sense Des Moines Register Letter to the Editor in the Des Moines Register defending instant runoff voting against anti-IRV Op-ed.March 9th 2009 A look at instant-runoff voting Daily Freeman-Journal Daily Freeman-Journal writer Andy Hallman talks about the difficulties third parties have in American elections. He advocates for instant runoff voting as a solution.January 31st 2009 Guest column: Instant runoff avoids costs, increases choice Des Moines Register Comment piece argues that instant runoff elections would save Iowans money and ensure that the winning candidate is preferred by most voters. October 17th 2008 October 17th Update on Presidential Visits and Spending FairVote's press release shows that in the "Swing States of America," candidates ignore a majority of states and follow voting patterns of 2004 Presidential Election.August 25th 2008 Political process edges out the public The Buffalo News FairVote's Adam Fogel quoted in an option piece in the Buffalo News that argues that the government should make it easier for New Yorkers to vote. June 17th 2008 Many states turning to paper ballots for fall Bosten Globe According to the Boston Globe, many states are choosing to use paper ballots in the upcoming general election.May 7th 2008 Iowa secretary of state won't appeal English-only ruling Spencer Daily Reporter The Spencer Daily reports, Iowa Secretary of State will follow the judge's decision and use English only forms, but investigate other options.April 30th 2008 Majority Rule at Last Washington Monthly The Brennan Center's Michael Waldman lays out the case for the National Popular Vote Plan for electing the president.April 11th 2008 Choice voting is the choice The Daily Iowan Carla Keppler reports how IRV student elections at UI and other universities in the U.S. have been successful for democracy on campuses.April 4th 2008 Judge puts English only on voter forms The Des Moines Register An Iowa judge upholds English only voter registration forms, potentially disenfranchising Iowans.April 3rd 2008 RNC looks to fix 2012 primaries The Washington Times An RNC committee approved a proposal to fix the Republican presidential primary process for 2012.March 4th 2008 UISG results expected Thursday The Daily Iowan IRV student elections held for the first time at the University of Iowa with a record turnout.March 4th 2008 Should 17 Year Olds Vote in the Primaries? NYU LIVEWIRE FairVote's Adam Fogel discusses the increase in youth participation in the presidential primaries and the benefits of allowing 17-year-olds to vote if they'll be 18 by November.February 4th 2008 Change: Substantive and Systematic Asian Week Asian Week columnist Phil Tajitsu Nash backs FairVote reforms like instant runoff voting and the National Popular Vote plan in a commentary on the 2008 elections |
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