Electoral
System Reform In Vermont
Vermont's largest paper, the Burlington Free
Press, highlights the "heavy lobbying" underway to adopt IRV in
its review of Vermont's 2003 legislative calendar. Click here
to see the series of articles.
Montpellier
Times Argus: (VT) "Instant runoff backers differ from
Sorrell." Article describes controversy surrounding Attorney General
Sorrell's testimony on runoff voting. February 28, 2003.
Burlington Free Press: (VT) "Attorney general says runoff voting
requires constitutional amendment." Vermont Attorney General William
Sorrell concludes that IRV could be possible if Vermont legislators
decide to amend the state constitution. February 25,
2003.
St. Albans Messenger: (VT) "How
Your Vote Could Count." Editorial by Vermont Secretary of State
Deborah Markowitz champions IRV in Vermont. February 17, 2003.
Brattleboro Reformer
(VT): News article demonstrates strong support for passage of
measure to institute IRV for statewide elections. January 6,
2003.
Associated
Press (VT): "Groups still
calling for instant runoff." Vermont PIRG executive director Paul
Burns explains benefits of IRV in the context of 2002 elections.
December 17, 2002
Rutland Herald (VT): "Group states case for
instant runoff." Report of Voter's Choice Coalition press conference
launching IRV petition. December 17, 2002
WCAX-TV Burlington
(VT): "Election Reform Group Pushes Again for
New Voting System."Governor Elect Jim Douglas comments on IRV drive.
December 17, 2002
Rutland Herald (VT): "Keeping elections
democratic." Commentary in favor of IRV by League of Women Voters
leader. December 11, 2002
Burlington Free
Press
(VT): "New voting methods can help Vt." Author
Bill McKibben recounts his experiences with ranked ballots
and what IRV can do for Vermont. November 16, 2002
ABC-22 News
(VT): "Lawmakers Consider Amendment." Story from
Vermont news channel features quote on IRV from Governor Howard
Dean. November 8, 2002
Bennington Banner (VT): "State elections
need to be reformed." League of Women Voters of
Vermont President Marge Gaskins urges the legislature to
make IRV a priority. October 11, 2002
Associated Press
(VT): "Governor addresses Legislature vote." Gov.
Howard Dean advocates IRV for Vermont statewide elections. October
6, 2002.
Burlington Free
Press (VT): Commentary in
support of IRV from chairwoman of the Vermont Commission to Study
Preference Voting. "Time has come for IRV reform." March 17,
2002
Burlington Free
Press (VT): Editorial
that highlights virtues of IRV while stressing the need for more
education about IRV. "Democratic Runoff." March 13, 2002
Rutland
Herald (VT): Article about how
51 of 54 Vermont towns considering non-binding referenda on IRV
approved the measure. "Runoff backers tout poll." March 11,
2002
The
Caledonian-Record (VT): Ellie
Dixon commentary endorsing IRV. "'Yes' to Instant Runoff
Voting." March 11, 2002
Rutland
Herald (VT): Editorial
endorsing IRV in Vermont. "Instant Solution." March 10,
2002
Vermont Associated
Press : Deb Markowitz
endorses IRV. "Secretary of State lends support to instant
runoff elections." March 10, 2002
Burlington Free
Press (VT): President
of League of Women Voters in Vermont endorses IRV for state
elections (including governor). "'Instant runoff' presents
fair solution for voters." February 28, 2002
Rutland Herald
(VT): Front-page story about efforts supported by
the League of Women Voters and the Vermont Secretary of State to
promote instant runoff voting for statewide elections-"Runoff
election advocated." December 27, 2001
Bennington
Banner (VT): Commentary by
Vermont Secretary of State Deborah Markowtiz about the benefits of
instant runoff voting-"Majority Rule in Vermont's
Elections." March 26, 2001 |