IRV Editorials
December 13th 2001Death to runoffs. Long live runoffs!
San Francisco Examiner
Instant runoff voting (IRV) is posed as a possible reform that would have spared San Francisco a costly city attorney runoff with record low turnout; however, IRV it could be too complex for voters to use.September 17th 2001
Instant runoff is still possible
St. Petersburg Times
This editorial recommends adopting instant runoff voting (IRV) for the 2002 governor's race now that Florida Republicans have eliminated the traditional runoff election that would have solified one Democratis candidate.July 22nd 2001
Still time for instant runoff
St. Petersburg TimesJuly 5th 2001
Instant runoff: A voting method worthy of debate
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Instant runoff voting (IRV) may be taking form in the upcoming Minneapolis city election to help with the rise of serious third-party candidates.February 5th 2001
Spoiler-free elections
USA Today
Instant runoff voting (IRV) is posed as a remedy for the spoiler problem that still encourages third party participation.December 20th 2000
New voting system
St. Petersburg Times
As punch-card balloting is eliminated in Florida, the door is thrown open to use an instant runoff voting (IRV) system, with obvious advantages.November 6th 2000
Better than Runoffs
St. Petersburg Times
Instant runoff voting (IRV) is nominated to replace the runoff primary in Florida as a consensus building measure.October 27th 2000
No more 'spoilers'
Trenton Times
Instant runoff voting (IRV) is posed as a remedy to the spoiler effect of Ralph Nader's presidential candidacy.October 23rd 2000
Time to Celebrate Independents' Day: Minnesota Race to Replace Vento May Provide Another Surprise to the Major Parties
Minnesota's 4th district is threatened by third party candidates, however, the real problem is winner-take-all politics. The Roll Call's Eric Olson describes the problem Minnesota is facing and the possible benefits of instant runoff voting for theiJuly 30th 2000
The 'Spoiler' Factor
In this editorial, criticism over the current winner-take-all system is provided and explains that the 'spoiler problem' is a by-product of a broken system. Alternatives like instant runoff voting are discussed.July 24th 2000
Blanket primary has other solutions, and it's not Louisiana's
FairVote's Steven Hill criticizes unfair and inefficient primaries and presents solutions like instant runoff voting to remedy the problem.[ Previous ] [ Next ]
