League of Women Voters of Vermont Consensus Questions for Instant Runoff Voting

Does deciding elections on the basis of a plurality adequately represent the wishes of a majority of the voters?

If there is no majority winner for the constitutional offices, does the decision of the state legislature adequately represent the wishes of a majority of voters?

Is it important to change our present voting system so that it more accurately represents the wishes of a majority of the voters?

What effect do you think Campaign Finance Reform will have on our ability to assure majority winners in elections?

Do you believe that instant runoff voting will more adequately represent the majority, than does our present system?

What effect do you anticipate instant runoff voting will have in the following areas?

  • Voter turnout
  • Reflection of the voters will
  • Campaign civility
  • Simplicity of use
  • Acceptance by political parties
  • Acceptance by candidates
  • Instant runoff voting vs. a runoff revote

Do you think instant runoff voting should be used for:?

  • Governor, Lt. Governor, and Treasurer
  • All single-seat statewide officers
  • Vermont�s U.S. congressional candidates

Are there other concerns you would like to express?