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February 19th 2007
Court decides districting of South Dakota city
Indian Country Today

Martin (SD) will use cumulative voting in one at-large district to ensure Native American voters can elect candidates of choice.

February 8th 2007
Takoma Park's New Vote System Makes Debut
Washington Post

FairVote's exit poll and director Rob Richie cited on Takoma Park's (MD) successful first use of instant runoff voting.

February 7th 2007
Instant runoff voting unveiled in Ward 5 election
The Gazette

According to a FairVote exit poll, 88 percent of voters found Takoma Park's first use of instant runoff voting 'easy' or 'very easy.' FairVote's Rob Richie and Ryan Griffin quoted.

February 5th 2007
IRV lets voters rank candidates
Trenton Times

Editorial calls for IRV in New Jersey.

February 5th 2007
Elk Grove weighs election overhaul
Sacramento Bee

Elk Grove (CA) may hold a referendum on whether City Council members should be elected under choice voting.

February 1st 2007
Maryland can lead the way to a popular vote for president
Takoma Voice

Maryland Delegate Sheila Hixson endorses the National Popular Vote plan.

January 31st 2007
Snipper wins Takoma Park Ward 5 runoff election
Gazette.Net

Article cites FairVote exit poll highlighting Takoma Park's successful first IRV election.

January 28th 2007
Redistricting reform draws a map of great disappointment
San Francisco Chronicle

According to political scientists, California's independent redistricting proposal alone can't make races more competitive. Also needed: larger legislature, public financing and proportional voting.

January 28th 2007
Let's give a swift kick to the rumpocracy
San Francisco Chronicle

New America Foundation's Steven Hill calls for redistricting reform with proportional and instant runoff voting to make California politics more inclusive.

January 24th 2007
Oscar noms: Wide open best picture race
The Hollywood Reporter

Good summary of the 2007 Academy Awards nominations, which have used choice voting since the 1930s.

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	February 19th 2007 Court decides districting of South Dakota city Indian Country Today Martin (SD) will use cumulative voting in one at-large district to ensure Native American voters can elect candidates of choice. February 8th 2007 Takoma Park's New Vote System Makes Debut Washington Post FairVote's exit poll and director Rob Richie cited on Takoma Park's (MD) successful first use of instant runoff voting. February 7th 2007 Instant runoff voting unveiled in Ward 5 election The Gazette According to a FairVote exit poll, 88 percent of voters found Takoma Park's first use of instant runoff voting 'easy' or 'very easy.' FairVote's Rob Richie and Ryan Griffin quoted. February 5th 2007 IRV lets voters rank candidates Trenton Times Editorial calls for IRV in New Jersey. February 5th 2007 Elk Grove weighs election overhaul Sacramento Bee Elk Grove (CA) may hold a referendum on whether City Council members should be elected under choice voting. February 1st 2007 Maryland can lead the way to a popular vote for president Takoma Voice Maryland Delegate Sheila Hixson endorses the National Popular Vote plan. January 31st 2007 Snipper wins Takoma Park Ward 5 runoff election Gazette.Net Article cites FairVote exit poll highlighting Takoma Park's successful first IRV election. January 28th 2007 Redistricting reform draws a map of great disappointment San Francisco Chronicle According to political scientists, California's independent redistricting proposal alone can't make races more competitive. Also needed: larger legislature, public financing and proportional voting. January 28th 2007 Let's give a swift kick to the rumpocracy San Francisco Chronicle New America Foundation's Steven Hill calls for redistricting reform with proportional and instant runoff voting to make California politics more inclusive. January 24th 2007 Oscar noms: Wide open best picture race The Hollywood Reporter Good summary of the 2007 Academy Awards nominations, which have used choice voting since the 1930s. [ Previous ] [ Next ]