In the News
April 17th 2002
Instant Runoffs? Go Slow
Christian Science Monitor

Both the pros and cons of the recent adoption of IRV ballot measures in San Francisco and Vermont are discussed and weighed.

March 19th 2002
As Easy as 1, 2, 3? San Franciscans Will Rank Candidates for 'Instant Runoffs'
New York Times

San Franciso has become the first major American city to adopt an instant runoff system for nearly all municipal races, allowing voters to rank candidates.

March 19th 2002
How the Majority Can Rule
Washington Post

San Francisco should utilize instant runoff voting (IRV) in its elections to increase voter turnout, reduce political polarization, and to play a role in revolutionizing American democracy.

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  • California Instant Runoff Voting Coalition is an action-oriented site that is campaigning for more of the successful local ballot measures in California (like Oakland, Santa Clara County and San Leandro County) as well as state legislation.

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