In the News
February 20th 2009
Pros and cons of a top-two primary
Los Angeles Times

Steven Hill, Director of the Political Reform Program at the New America Foundation, advocates instant runoff voting as an alternative to State Senator Abel Maldonado's proposed top-two primary.

February 16th 2009
Pierce Council should let ranked-choice voting stand
Seattle Times

Seattle Times editorial argues that Pierce County should keep instant runoff voting.

February 13th 2009
Ranked Choice Voting on Ballot Again in Pierce County
Seattle Weekly

Krist Novoselic talks about the upcoming IRV ballot measure in Pierce County.

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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.