In the News
February 25th 2003
'Instant runoff' idea proposed again
Tacoma News Tribune

Two bills in the House and Senate of the Washington State legislature propose using instant runoff voting for state offices and would allow cities to choose between the traditional or IRV systems.

March 5th 2001
Instant Runoff Voting for Washington State
Bellingham Herald

February 28th 2001
Legislature: Overhaul of Voting Calls for Instant Runoffs
The Colombian

Washington senators sponsor a bill to implement instant runoff voting (IRV) for most elections, hoping to eliminate primaries and runoffs while reducing the spoiler effect.

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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.