In the News
September 3rd 2006
Instant runoff voting would improve Pierce County elections
The News Tribune (Tacoma, WA)

Local League of Women Voters President writes in support of IRV.

June 24th 2006
Nine proposals are plenty, charter review folk decide
News Tribune

Most recent update on the charter reform package in Pierce County, Washington, which is considering instant runoff voting as one of its many reforms.

June 18th 2006
Charter changes now up to you
The News Tribune

Tacoma, Washington puts a proposal on the ballot to use instant runoff voting to elect county officials.

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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.