In the News
April 13th 2003
Reflecting the Electorate

Fairvote's Rob Ritchie and Steven Hill comment on the "winner take all" politics that has swept the nation.

April 13th 2003
Choice Voting is fairer way for Seattle to elect City Council

Janet Anderson writes an editorial encouraging support for instant runoff voting in Seattle, WA.

March 22nd 2003
In Our View: A Better Ballot?
Vancouver Columbian

Vancouver, WA awaits the Senate's vote on allowing cities to try out instant runoff voting.

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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.