In the News
November 13th 2006
Stateside With Rosalea: Happy! Happy! Happy!
Scoop Independent News

IRV "provides a unique solution to problems with representative government and democracy" for four very different areas, comments Rosalea Barker.

November 1st 2006
Vote 'yes' for Charter Amendment 3
Peninsula Gateway

The Pierce County (WA) Yes On 3 campaign for instant runoff voting racks up another editorial endorsement.

October 29th 2006
IRV will give military more time to vote
Tacoma News Tribune

Pierce County resident supports Amendment 3 to implement instant runoff voting to allow overseas military more time to vote absentee.

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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.