February 2nd 2009Illinois flap spurs R.I. bill on naming senators The Providence Journal
Allegations that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich tried to sell the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President Obama prompted the filing of legislation here to strip Rhode Island's governor of the power to appoint replacement U.S. senators.
January 31st 2009Guest column: Instant runoff avoids costs, increases choiceDes Moines Register
Comment piece argues that instant runoff elections would save Iowans money and ensure that the winning candidate is preferred by most voters.
January 31st 2009Test raises caution flag on 'top two' primarySacramento Bee
Top two primaries decrease voter choice in elections. Instant runoff voting would be a better choice for California
January 31st 2009Wash. considers online voting for overseas votersSeattle Post-Intelligencer
Washington's Secretary of State Sam Reed is proposing an on-line voting system for overseas voters. Washington and Arizona currently allow on-line voter registration.
January 29th 2009Illinois' Lesson for Rhode IslandThe Brown Daily Herald
Brown Daily Herald columnist weighs in on the direct election of US Senators. Quotes from Matt Sledge and Rep. Christopher Fierro.
January 29th 2009Virgil Swing: Pondering the merits of instant-runoff votingDuluth News Tribune
Virgil Swing discusses the merits of adopting instant runoff voting in Duluth, Minnesota.
January 29th 2009Over-mighty governorsThe Economist
The Economist cites FairVote in call for special elections to fill Senate vacancies.
January 28th 2009Hoyer Says He Will Soon Bring Bill to House FloorThe Washington Post
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer vows to bring the DC House Voting Rights Act to the floor "in the very near future."
January 28th 2009Election ReformThe Concordian
Instant runoff voting would all better representation of voters' choice in Minnesota elections.
January 28th 2009Senate Selection Scam The Nation
FairVote cited in opinion piece calling for special elections to fill all Senate vacancies.
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