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November 14th 2005
The Redistricting Game: Parties 2, Citizens 0
Capital Commentary, Center for Public Justice

Center for Public Justice commentary calling for proportional representation as an alternative to redistricting reform from a generally centrist, religious perspective.

November 13th 2005
Arnold had the right idea about redistricting
The Herald News

The Herald News cites Fairvote with commentary about the dangers of Gerrmandering and redistricting obstacles.

November 13th 2005
ARNOLD AGONIZES: How the election changed the governor -- and California
San Francisco Chronicle

Article discussing the recent failure of redistricting reform in California and the potential solution in letting the citizens decide through a Citizens Assembly on Election Reform.

November 10th 2005
Cisneros, Ting win first elections
Bay Area Reporter

Instant runoff voting prompts San Francisco to move up its elections after IRV eliminated the need for a costly second round runoff. Also, Phil Ting wins as City Assessor with a majority and without splitting the Asian American vote between his oppon

November 9th 2005
Incumbent smiles match mayoral grin
San Francisco

In San Francisco, IRV may help Phil Ting be elected as Assessor-Recorder with a majority of support while not splitting the Asian American vote.

November 9th 2005
Assessor-recorder Ting close to winning assessor race
The San Francisco Examiner

Since no candidate won more than 50 percent of the vote in the San Francisco Assessor-Recorder race, the instant run-off voting system will be used in the race.

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