Virginia Articles:
July 5th 2009It�s Time to Bring Majority Rule to the American Election ProcessRichmond Times-Dispatch
The results of Virginia's recent Democratic gubernatorial primary illustrate how winner-take-all elections can produce winners who don't receive the majority of the vote. IRV ensures election winners have majority support.
May 13th 2009The Supreme Court�s Hostility to the Voting Rights Act The New York Times
The New York Times' Adam Cohen argues for the Supreme Court to uphold Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.
May 10th 2009Political Newcomers Set Sights on NovemberNBC 29
Article on the Charlottesville, VA Democrats' first use of instant runoff voting for their city council and sheriff open caucus.
May 9th 2009Charlottesville Democrats nominate Norris and Szakos for City CouncilCharlottesville Tomorrow
The Charlottesville, VA Democratic party held its first ever City Council and Sheriff open caucus using instant runoff voting.
February 26th 2009Senate Passes Bill Giving the District a House VoteThe Washington Post
The U.S. Senate passed the DC House Voting Rights Act, but attached an amendment that would eliminate most of the District's gun control laws.
November 5th 2008As Maine goes, voting should goKennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel
Editorial cites FairVote in calling for national standards for running elections.
October 17th 2008October 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.
September 18th 2008High Turnout, New Procedures May Mean an Election Day MessThe Washington Post
Front page article in the Washington Post quotes FairVote program director David Moon about readiness for the November election.
August 25th 2008Political process edges out the publicThe 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 2008Many states turning to paper ballots for fallBosten Globe
According to the Boston Globe, many states are choosing to use paper ballots in the upcoming general election.
June 17th 2008Groups Push to Restore Va. Felons' Voting RightsWashington Post
The Washington Post reports, Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine is trying to add thousands of nonviolent offenders to the voting rolls in time for the November election.
May 9th 2008Secretary of State says mass mailing has caused confusionCharleston Daily Mail
Charleston Daily Mail reports, Women's Voice, a local organization in West Virginia, confused voters with a mailer
May 5th 2008Summer campaign guideNew York Times Upfront
FairVote's Adam Fogel discusses the surge in youth voter turnout in the presidential primaries.
May 2nd 2008Voting Rights Are Too Important to Leave to the StatesThe New York Times
The New York Times' Adam Cohen makes the case for federal intervention in regulating elections to ensure equal voting rights for all.
May 1st 2008Constitutional amendment allowing 17 year-olds to vote going on the ballotNorwalkPlus.com
The Connecticut Legislature unanimously passed a constitutional amendment allowing 17-year-old primary voting. The issue will be on the ballot in November.
