In the News
July 26th 2005
Try instant runoff voting
The Spokesman-Review

Letter to the editor calling for Spokane to try IRV after failure of other voting methods.

April 14th 2005
Instant runoff bill goes to governor
The Oregonian

The bill allowing Vancouver to conduct a five-year IRV pilot project passes legislature, and is later signed by governor.

April 13th 2005
Legislature: Vancouver nears OK for runoff voting; City could opt to use ranking method if Gregoire signs bill
The Columbian

A house bill in the state of Washington removes the legal barrier to allow the city of Vancouver to adopt instant-runoff voting in city elections.

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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.