In the News
March 14th 2003
Bill allowing 'instant runoff' elections passes state House
The News Tribune

The Washington state legislature approves a five-year trial of instant runoff voting (IRV) for any cities that want to experiment with the system.

March 14th 2003
House gives approval to instant runoff measure
The Oregonian

The merits of instant run-off voting (IRV) are currently under debate in Olympia, OR which is considering a bill to allow the use of IRV for local nonpartisan offices.

March 14th 2003
House approves bill allowing instant runoffs in limited use
Vancouver Columbian

A bill that would allow cities to use instant runoff voting at their discretion passed in Washington State's House.

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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.