October 29th 2006
IRV will give military more time to vote
Tacoma News Tribune
Pierce County resident supports Amendment 3 to implement instant runoff voting to allow overseas military more time to vote absentee.October 29th 2006
Making every vote count
Guardian Unlimited
U.K. political commentator notes the growing acceptance of electoral reforms like IRV and proportional voting among those in the ruling Labour Party.October 27th 2006
Campaign 2006 and Bringing Instant Runoff Voting to the Tipping Point
opednews.com
Fairvote Executive Director, Rob Richie, discusses the popularity of instant run off voting this election cycle, and the benefits irv could bring to the cities where it is implemented.October 26th 2006
IRV, a Better Way
The Nation
FairVote board member Krist Novoselic explains how instant runoff voting will restore competition and voter choice while improving turnout and the tones of campaigns.October 25th 2006
'Yes' to Measure O, instant runoff voting
Oakland Tribune
The Oakland Tribune endorses Measure O to implement instant runoff voting.October 25th 2006
Elections bring out coastal differences
Enumclaw Courier-Herald
Washingtonians vote on too much, argues this commentator, but Amendment 3 to implement instant runoff voting in Pierce County makes good sense.October 23rd 2006
One Candidate, Many Parties
The Harvard Crimson
This op-ed encourages voters to support fusion voting, but pushes them to keep fighting for electoral reforms, such as instant run-off voting.October 22nd 2006
CHARTER changes
Tacoma News Tribune
The Tacoma News Tribune endorses instant runoff voting for Pierce County (WA).October 20th 2006
CAMPAIGN 2006 Measure O offers voters instant runoff elections
If citizens vote for Oakland, California's Measure O on November 7th, instant run-off voting will save the city money and increase voter turnout, argue supporters. Opponents remain critical of these claims.October 17th 2006
Measure O is Good for the Asian Community
Ming Pao Daily
A prominent Oakland resident endorses Measure O to implement instant runoff voting, touting cheaper, more positive elections with higher turnout especially among minority groups.October 17th 2006
By Huge Margin, Students Endorse GUSA Reform
The Georgetown Hoya
Georgetown undergrads adopt instant runoff voting for student Senate elections by 10-to-1 margin.October 16th 2006
Alternative method of voting proposed
The Times-Gazette
Americans do not think their vote is important, and maybe they are right, says columnist, Bill Horne. Fed up with the state of elections, Horne proposes instant run-off voting as a good solution to the current problems.October 9th 2006
Minneapolis offered choice of instant-runoff voting
Star Tribune
Voters in Minneapolis weigh the pros and cons of instant-runoff voting before the November 7 elections.October 9th 2006
The question to appear on Nov. 7 ballot
Star Tribune
A quick and simple summary of the instant-run off voting issues in Minneapolis.October 8th 2006
Editorial: Minneapolis should try voting by number
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune endorses instant runoff voting for the city charter.October 5th 2006
Electoral reform in Maine
Blethen Maine Newspapers Inc.
A prominent Maine commentator wants that state to adopt instant runoff voting.September 29th 2006
Instant runoff voting will boost democracy
Contra Costa Times
A strong commentary in support of the instant runoff voting ballot measure in Oakland, California by the former co-chair of the League of Women Voters in the city.September 29th 2006
IRV: affirming political choice
Seattle TImes
A portrait of the Yes on Three campaign for instant runoff voting in Pierce County, Washington, including a profile of FairVote's Ryan Griffin, who apparently "resembles Thomas Jefferson."September 28th 2006
Must change processes for better system
Contra Costa
This letter to the editor says let's make instant runoff voting the norm in American elections, and try other pro-democracy reforms.September 15th 2006
America and Mexico: Electoral Outliers
The Progressive Populist
FairVote's Ryan O'Donnell and Usman Ahmed discuss why we should remember that the methods countries use to elect their leaders are as important as who wins.September 3rd 2006
Instant runoff voting would improve Pierce County elections
The News Tribune (Tacoma, WA)
Local League of Women Voters President writes in support of IRV.September 2nd 2006
How to democratize government
Minneapolis Star Tribune
A Minneapolis-area resident calls for IRV and proportional voting as means to increase voter participation and diversity of opinion in legislatures.August 29th 2006
Opposite Outcomes for Outsiders a Boon for Oregon�s Kulongoski
CQpolitics.com
Congressional Quarterly covers the Oregon governor's race, in which "spoiler" candidates have played an important role on both sides. The race tacitly shows the benefits instant runoff voting would have on Oregon's elections and party politics.August 29th 2006
Younger, taller and better looking
Cherry Creek News
Colorado Secretary of State candidate Ken Gordon shares his views on the future of political reform in the state, including a strong show of support for instant runoff voting as a way to improve voter turnout and increase voter choice.August 24th 2006
Joe Lieberman's independent political test: genuine reform
McClatchy-Tribune News Service
FairVote Board Chair and 1980 independent presidential candidate John Anderson thinks Senate candidate Joe Lieberman could bolster his independent credentials by championing instant runoff voting and other reforms to boost voter choice.August 21st 2006
Election runoffs as easy as 1, 2, 3?
Jacksonville Daily News
Instant runoff voting in North Carolina should begin as early as 2007 in some localities. If all goes smoothly, positive reviews could lead to the adoption of IRV for statewide political offices after 2008.August 18th 2006
Runoffs Without the Costs
Carolina Journal Online
Guest columnist Robinson discusses the passage of IRV in North Carolina and how it will help citizens as voters and taxpayers by creating voter choice, majority rule and eliminating two-round elections.August 15th 2006
Council puts question about IRV to city voters
Southwest Journal
Minneapolis voters will vote this November on a ballot measure which would implement IRV elections in the 2009 municipal elections. The City Council voted 12-1 to place it on the ballot.August 15th 2006
Soldiers deserve voting rights, too
Charlotte Observer
About one in every four of our military personnel serving overseas will be disenfranchised this year, according to the National Defense Committee.August 11th 2006
Westlund to drop out of governor's race
Oregon News-Review
Oregon gubernatorial candidate State Sen. Ben Westlund announces that he will no longer run for the post in November. He did not want to be a "spoiler" in the potentially close election.[ Previous ] [ Next ]
IRV will give military more time to vote
Tacoma News Tribune
Pierce County resident supports Amendment 3 to implement instant runoff voting to allow overseas military more time to vote absentee.October 29th 2006
Making every vote count
Guardian Unlimited
U.K. political commentator notes the growing acceptance of electoral reforms like IRV and proportional voting among those in the ruling Labour Party.October 27th 2006
Campaign 2006 and Bringing Instant Runoff Voting to the Tipping Point
opednews.com
Fairvote Executive Director, Rob Richie, discusses the popularity of instant run off voting this election cycle, and the benefits irv could bring to the cities where it is implemented.October 26th 2006
IRV, a Better Way
The Nation
FairVote board member Krist Novoselic explains how instant runoff voting will restore competition and voter choice while improving turnout and the tones of campaigns.October 25th 2006
'Yes' to Measure O, instant runoff voting
Oakland Tribune
The Oakland Tribune endorses Measure O to implement instant runoff voting.October 25th 2006
Elections bring out coastal differences
Enumclaw Courier-Herald
Washingtonians vote on too much, argues this commentator, but Amendment 3 to implement instant runoff voting in Pierce County makes good sense.October 23rd 2006
One Candidate, Many Parties
The Harvard Crimson
This op-ed encourages voters to support fusion voting, but pushes them to keep fighting for electoral reforms, such as instant run-off voting.October 22nd 2006
CHARTER changes
Tacoma News Tribune
The Tacoma News Tribune endorses instant runoff voting for Pierce County (WA).October 20th 2006
CAMPAIGN 2006 Measure O offers voters instant runoff elections
If citizens vote for Oakland, California's Measure O on November 7th, instant run-off voting will save the city money and increase voter turnout, argue supporters. Opponents remain critical of these claims.October 17th 2006
Measure O is Good for the Asian Community
Ming Pao Daily
A prominent Oakland resident endorses Measure O to implement instant runoff voting, touting cheaper, more positive elections with higher turnout especially among minority groups.October 17th 2006
By Huge Margin, Students Endorse GUSA Reform
The Georgetown Hoya
Georgetown undergrads adopt instant runoff voting for student Senate elections by 10-to-1 margin.October 16th 2006
Alternative method of voting proposed
The Times-Gazette
Americans do not think their vote is important, and maybe they are right, says columnist, Bill Horne. Fed up with the state of elections, Horne proposes instant run-off voting as a good solution to the current problems.October 9th 2006
Minneapolis offered choice of instant-runoff voting
Star Tribune
Voters in Minneapolis weigh the pros and cons of instant-runoff voting before the November 7 elections.October 9th 2006
The question to appear on Nov. 7 ballot
Star Tribune
A quick and simple summary of the instant-run off voting issues in Minneapolis.October 8th 2006
Editorial: Minneapolis should try voting by number
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune endorses instant runoff voting for the city charter.October 5th 2006
Electoral reform in Maine
Blethen Maine Newspapers Inc.
A prominent Maine commentator wants that state to adopt instant runoff voting.September 29th 2006
Instant runoff voting will boost democracy
Contra Costa Times
A strong commentary in support of the instant runoff voting ballot measure in Oakland, California by the former co-chair of the League of Women Voters in the city.September 29th 2006
IRV: affirming political choice
Seattle TImes
A portrait of the Yes on Three campaign for instant runoff voting in Pierce County, Washington, including a profile of FairVote's Ryan Griffin, who apparently "resembles Thomas Jefferson."September 28th 2006
Must change processes for better system
Contra Costa
This letter to the editor says let's make instant runoff voting the norm in American elections, and try other pro-democracy reforms.September 15th 2006
America and Mexico: Electoral Outliers
The Progressive Populist
FairVote's Ryan O'Donnell and Usman Ahmed discuss why we should remember that the methods countries use to elect their leaders are as important as who wins.September 3rd 2006
Instant runoff voting would improve Pierce County elections
The News Tribune (Tacoma, WA)
Local League of Women Voters President writes in support of IRV.September 2nd 2006
How to democratize government
Minneapolis Star Tribune
A Minneapolis-area resident calls for IRV and proportional voting as means to increase voter participation and diversity of opinion in legislatures.August 29th 2006
Opposite Outcomes for Outsiders a Boon for Oregon�s Kulongoski
CQpolitics.com
Congressional Quarterly covers the Oregon governor's race, in which "spoiler" candidates have played an important role on both sides. The race tacitly shows the benefits instant runoff voting would have on Oregon's elections and party politics.August 29th 2006
Younger, taller and better looking
Cherry Creek News
Colorado Secretary of State candidate Ken Gordon shares his views on the future of political reform in the state, including a strong show of support for instant runoff voting as a way to improve voter turnout and increase voter choice.August 24th 2006
Joe Lieberman's independent political test: genuine reform
McClatchy-Tribune News Service
FairVote Board Chair and 1980 independent presidential candidate John Anderson thinks Senate candidate Joe Lieberman could bolster his independent credentials by championing instant runoff voting and other reforms to boost voter choice.August 21st 2006
Election runoffs as easy as 1, 2, 3?
Jacksonville Daily News
Instant runoff voting in North Carolina should begin as early as 2007 in some localities. If all goes smoothly, positive reviews could lead to the adoption of IRV for statewide political offices after 2008.August 18th 2006
Runoffs Without the Costs
Carolina Journal Online
Guest columnist Robinson discusses the passage of IRV in North Carolina and how it will help citizens as voters and taxpayers by creating voter choice, majority rule and eliminating two-round elections.August 15th 2006
Council puts question about IRV to city voters
Southwest Journal
Minneapolis voters will vote this November on a ballot measure which would implement IRV elections in the 2009 municipal elections. The City Council voted 12-1 to place it on the ballot.August 15th 2006
Soldiers deserve voting rights, too
Charlotte Observer
About one in every four of our military personnel serving overseas will be disenfranchised this year, according to the National Defense Committee.August 11th 2006
Westlund to drop out of governor's race
Oregon News-Review
Oregon gubernatorial candidate State Sen. Ben Westlund announces that he will no longer run for the post in November. He did not want to be a "spoiler" in the potentially close election.[ Previous ] [ Next ]
