In the News
May 12th 2008
Cast your vote
The Daily of the University of Washington

An article about this week's elections using IRV at the University of Washington.

February 15th 2008
Elections: from rank to ranked
The Seattle Times

The Seattle Times discusses ranked choice voting as a good fit for populist Washington.

January 22nd 2008
It's time for instant runoff voting
Burlington Free Press

Op. ed. from Vermont State Rep. Michael Fisher advocating for instant runoff voting for Congressional elections, and noting the success of the system in Burlington.

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Contacts                                        
  • FairVote Vancouver: In 1999, reformers backed a sucessful initative on IRV in Vancouver, Washington.

Legislation and Litigation
  • HB 1447 has passed! Establishes a pilot program for IRV use in the election of non-partisan offices in Clark County. Passed the Legislature on April 13th with a 63-34 vote in the House and a 38-9 vote in the Senate; signed by the governor on April 23.
  • Washington state initiative for IRV launched: Instant Runoff Washington has formed to collect signatures in 2004 for action in 2005.