August 6th 2006
A better way to run a runoff?
Atlanta Journal Constitution

FairVote Research Fellow Ryan Griffin answers questions on the benefits of instant runoff voting in Georgia.

July 31st 2006
N.Y. Lawmakers Aim To Curb Electoral College
New York Sun

Article highlights the introduction of the national popular vote in New York and mentions FairVote as one of the lead organizations behind the bill.

July 24th 2006
Every vote counts in a fair electoral system
The Orange County Register

Representative Tom Umberg (D) responds to critics of the national popular vote and labels it a far better system than the current one.

July 21st 2006
GOP Redistricting
The Austin Chronicle

FairVote executive director Rob Richie is quoted on proportional voting as the solution to the problem of gerrymandering in Texas.

July 19th 2006
Senate Approves 'Instant Runoffs'
Associated Press

The Associated Press covers the passage of instant runoff voting through the North Carolina Senate and describes the system's major advantages.

July 17th 2006
Repairing American democracy
The Seattle Times

Syndicated columnist Neal Pierce profiles Steven Hill's new book 10 Steps to Repair American Democracy, which advocates several FairVote reform proposals including the right to vote, a national popular vote, instant runoff voting, and proportional re

July 13th 2006
Davis to offer 'choice' to voters
Sacramento Bee

FairVote Program Director David Moon is quoted extensively on the merits of choice voting in Davis (CA) where voters will vote in November on whether to recommend it for future city elections.

July 9th 2006
New districts in harmony with one person, one vote
Amarillo Globe-News

FairVote's Jack Santucci wants Amarillo, TX to add City Commissioners to the offices it elects under cumulative voting.

June 28th 2006
Justices Back Most G.O.P. Changes to Texas Districts
New York Times

FairVote's Executive Director Rob Richie is quoted in a condemnation of unfair redistricting practices in Texas.

June 28th 2006
Reform DeLayed
The Nation

An article on the Texas redistricting includes a call from FairVote's Rob Richie for political measures to be taken to prevent such events from occurring again.

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