In the News
March 28th 2005
In Our View - Let's Try IRV
Vancouver Columbian

Newspaper endorses IRV, which is gaining momentum in Washington state, and especially in Vancouver

March 23rd 2005
Legislature: Instant runoff voting gains acceptance
Vancouver Columbian

Legislators are becoming more comfortable with IRV, though efforts to implement it locally continually have been tabled

February 9th 2005
Lawmaker promotes new form of voting
The Oregonian

A state representative backs a bill that would allow Vancouver to try instant-runoff voting, in which citizens rank candidates

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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.