October 22nd 2007
'Yes' on instant runoff voting
Herald Tribune
Local editorial on why instant runoff voting could be a good option for Sarasota (FL), and "deserves to be approved."October 22nd 2007
Instant runoff voting could be antidote to historically low turnout.
The Fayetteville Observer
Editorial discussing how instant runoff voting has revitalized voter turnout in Cary (NC), and would put to good use in primary elections.October 22nd 2007
A bit confusing, a lot better
Wilmington Star News
Editorial calling for Wilmington (NC) to follow in Cary's footsteps and try IRV to better "reflect the desires of the voters."October 18th 2007
To stem runoffs, new ballots have voters rank top 3
USA TODAY
Voters in Cary (NC) used instant runoff voting for the first time and gave it very high marks.October 9th 2007
Cary voters feel prepared for instant-runoff voting
Cary News
Instant runoff voting was a big success for Cary (NC) voters, who tested the voting system for the first time. The choice was as easy as 1-2-3!October 9th 2007
Finally, A Useful Election Reform
The Leland Tribune
John Hood, president of the John Locke Foundation, expresses his strong support for instant runoff voting.October 6th 2007
The count in Cary
Raleigh News & Observer
The Raleigh News & Observer says of Cary's experiment with IRV: "score one for democracy."October 5th 2007
Instant Runoff Voting 1-2-3
Cary News
The President of the League of Women Voters of Wake County sings the praises and offers a quick tutorial on Cary's (NC) first instant runoff election.October 3rd 2007
Bob Hall on Instant Runoff Voting
Independent Weekly
Democracy North Carolina's Bob Hall talks IRV on the eve of the elections in Cary.October 2nd 2007
Urbana group seeking switch to instant runoff voting
The News-Gazette
IRV may be on the ballot in Urbana (IL), saving taxpayer funds and ensure majority support for elected officials.October 1st 2007
Editorial: State should help city implement IRV
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
The Star-Tribune endorses instant runoff voting for city elections, adding the system is one that "many Minnesotans think would serve the state well."September 28th 2007
Let the most popular candidate win
Christian Science Monitor
FairVote's chairman explains why instant runoff voting improves our political discourse and does away with the "spoiler" label for independent candidacies. (Also appeared in publications such as the Chicago Sun Times and Raleigh News and Observer)September 25th 2007
Charter changes: Some good, some, uh �
Santa Fe New Mexican
The Santa Fe New Mexican gets behind instant runoff voting, "a sophisticated concept, but this is a city of sophisticated voters."September 22nd 2007
My view: City to discuss reforms on Wednesday
Santa Fe New Mexican
The chairman of a Santa Fe commission singles out IRV as an important reform that can save taxpayer money and ensure majority rule.September 18th 2007
Word getting out about Cary's new ballot
Cary News
Cary (NC) gets set to reduce taxpayer expense, increase turnout, and give choices back to voters with instant runoff voting.September 16th 2007
Runoff cure for split vote?
Delaware State News
How IRV can ensure a majority choice when multiple candidates run for mayor of Dover. Features commentary from Rob Richie.August 24th 2007
Aspen's ready for Instant Runoff Voting
The Aspen Times
The Aspen Times comes out in favor of IRVJuly 30th 2007
Vacancies Often Create One Special Election Too Many
Roll Call
Georgia's "special-special" election to fill a vacant U.S. House seat demonstrates why IRV makes so much sense.July 27th 2007
Quit mucking around with RCV voting
The News Tribune
The News Tribune wants the Pierce County Council to give the voters what they asked for, and not delay implementation of ranked choice voting.July 26th 2007
Instant runoff voting
Kansas City Star
An activist from ReclaimDemocracy.org on the alternative to forcing voters to choose "the candidate they dislike the least."July 26th 2007
Get St. Paul in on instant runoff voting
Star Tribune
Editorial supports Instant Runoff Voting, indicating it would change Minnesota democracy for the better.July 25th 2007
Twin Cities Panel: Instant Runoff Voting a Winner
Minnesota Monitor
A panel convened by the Minnesota Council of Non-Profits state Minnesota is ready for IRV.July 18th 2007
Instant Runoff Voting Goes Forward
Aspen Daily News
The Aspen City Council decided to let voters decide in November if they want to adopt instant runoff voting. July 15th 2007
We have outgrown two-party elections; it�s time for reform
Asheville Citizen Times
Fairvote advocate Rebecca Manning outlines the advantages of Instant Runoff Voting.July 13th 2007
Eye on election reform a good start
Aspen Times
Following expensive and redundant runoffs, Aspen looks ready for IRV and other reforms.July 13th 2007
Transparent corruption
The National
Article covering corruption in Papua New Guinea politics, while highlighting the benefits of the nation's new instant runoff voting system.July 7th 2007
Instant Runoff ballots set in Cary
News and Observer
Cary, NC to implement Instant Runoff Voting in October elections.July 5th 2007
Letter: Improve elections with rank system
New York Newsday
How IRV can alleviate a possible Bloomberg candidacy's "spoiler problem."July 5th 2007
Instant runoff voting deserves a closer look
Kalamazoo Gazette
The Kalamazoo Gazette notes IRV is worth exploring.July 2nd 2007
Doing away with election spoilers
Trenton Times
The Trenton Times, concerned about the spoiler impact, extols the virtues of IRV.[ Previous ] [ Next ]
'Yes' on instant runoff voting
Herald Tribune
Local editorial on why instant runoff voting could be a good option for Sarasota (FL), and "deserves to be approved."October 22nd 2007
Instant runoff voting could be antidote to historically low turnout.
The Fayetteville Observer
Editorial discussing how instant runoff voting has revitalized voter turnout in Cary (NC), and would put to good use in primary elections.October 22nd 2007
A bit confusing, a lot better
Wilmington Star News
Editorial calling for Wilmington (NC) to follow in Cary's footsteps and try IRV to better "reflect the desires of the voters."October 18th 2007
To stem runoffs, new ballots have voters rank top 3
USA TODAY
Voters in Cary (NC) used instant runoff voting for the first time and gave it very high marks.October 9th 2007
Cary voters feel prepared for instant-runoff voting
Cary News
Instant runoff voting was a big success for Cary (NC) voters, who tested the voting system for the first time. The choice was as easy as 1-2-3!October 9th 2007
Finally, A Useful Election Reform
The Leland Tribune
John Hood, president of the John Locke Foundation, expresses his strong support for instant runoff voting.October 6th 2007
The count in Cary
Raleigh News & Observer
The Raleigh News & Observer says of Cary's experiment with IRV: "score one for democracy."October 5th 2007
Instant Runoff Voting 1-2-3
Cary News
The President of the League of Women Voters of Wake County sings the praises and offers a quick tutorial on Cary's (NC) first instant runoff election.October 3rd 2007
Bob Hall on Instant Runoff Voting
Independent Weekly
Democracy North Carolina's Bob Hall talks IRV on the eve of the elections in Cary.October 2nd 2007
Urbana group seeking switch to instant runoff voting
The News-Gazette
IRV may be on the ballot in Urbana (IL), saving taxpayer funds and ensure majority support for elected officials.October 1st 2007
Editorial: State should help city implement IRV
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
The Star-Tribune endorses instant runoff voting for city elections, adding the system is one that "many Minnesotans think would serve the state well."September 28th 2007
Let the most popular candidate win
Christian Science Monitor
FairVote's chairman explains why instant runoff voting improves our political discourse and does away with the "spoiler" label for independent candidacies. (Also appeared in publications such as the Chicago Sun Times and Raleigh News and Observer)September 25th 2007
Charter changes: Some good, some, uh �
Santa Fe New Mexican
The Santa Fe New Mexican gets behind instant runoff voting, "a sophisticated concept, but this is a city of sophisticated voters."September 22nd 2007
My view: City to discuss reforms on Wednesday
Santa Fe New Mexican
The chairman of a Santa Fe commission singles out IRV as an important reform that can save taxpayer money and ensure majority rule.September 18th 2007
Word getting out about Cary's new ballot
Cary News
Cary (NC) gets set to reduce taxpayer expense, increase turnout, and give choices back to voters with instant runoff voting.September 16th 2007
Runoff cure for split vote?
Delaware State News
How IRV can ensure a majority choice when multiple candidates run for mayor of Dover. Features commentary from Rob Richie.August 24th 2007
Aspen's ready for Instant Runoff Voting
The Aspen Times
The Aspen Times comes out in favor of IRVJuly 30th 2007
Vacancies Often Create One Special Election Too Many
Roll Call
Georgia's "special-special" election to fill a vacant U.S. House seat demonstrates why IRV makes so much sense.July 27th 2007
Quit mucking around with RCV voting
The News Tribune
The News Tribune wants the Pierce County Council to give the voters what they asked for, and not delay implementation of ranked choice voting.July 26th 2007
Instant runoff voting
Kansas City Star
An activist from ReclaimDemocracy.org on the alternative to forcing voters to choose "the candidate they dislike the least."July 26th 2007
Get St. Paul in on instant runoff voting
Star Tribune
Editorial supports Instant Runoff Voting, indicating it would change Minnesota democracy for the better.July 25th 2007
Twin Cities Panel: Instant Runoff Voting a Winner
Minnesota Monitor
A panel convened by the Minnesota Council of Non-Profits state Minnesota is ready for IRV.July 18th 2007
Instant Runoff Voting Goes Forward
Aspen Daily News
The Aspen City Council decided to let voters decide in November if they want to adopt instant runoff voting. July 15th 2007
We have outgrown two-party elections; it�s time for reform
Asheville Citizen Times
Fairvote advocate Rebecca Manning outlines the advantages of Instant Runoff Voting.July 13th 2007
Eye on election reform a good start
Aspen Times
Following expensive and redundant runoffs, Aspen looks ready for IRV and other reforms.July 13th 2007
Transparent corruption
The National
Article covering corruption in Papua New Guinea politics, while highlighting the benefits of the nation's new instant runoff voting system.July 7th 2007
Instant Runoff ballots set in Cary
News and Observer
Cary, NC to implement Instant Runoff Voting in October elections.July 5th 2007
Letter: Improve elections with rank system
New York Newsday
How IRV can alleviate a possible Bloomberg candidacy's "spoiler problem."July 5th 2007
Instant runoff voting deserves a closer look
Kalamazoo Gazette
The Kalamazoo Gazette notes IRV is worth exploring.July 2nd 2007
Doing away with election spoilers
Trenton Times
The Trenton Times, concerned about the spoiler impact, extols the virtues of IRV.[ Previous ] [ Next ]
