In the News
February 22nd 2001
Instant Runoff Voting a Serious Solution
The Daily World

FairVote Board Member Krist Novoselic promotes the use of instant runoff voting for Washington state's primary elections.


Ranked Voting and Ranked Politics
Townhall

Paul Jacob examines why Pierce County voters would be unwise to repeal their newly implemented IRV system that the Pierce county officials have dubbed "too complicated" in order to protect their own political interests.


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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.