In the News
December 9th 2004
Runoff Voting is Better
The Columbian (WA)

Brief commentary prompted by Washington governor race.

July 26th 2004
OK, how about no primary? Lawyer pushes instant runoff election
Seattle Post-Intelligencer

July 11th 2004
Group unveils I-318 for instant runoff elections
Scott Gutierrez

FairVote founder Rob Richie is quoted regarding the benefits of instant runoff voting (IRV). The state of Washington currently has an IRV intiative on the ballot.

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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.