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Pete Martineau

David Wilner

Rob Dickinson

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May 30th 2006
California seeks a brighter place in the sun in presidential election
Los Angeles Times

The LA Times covers the National Popular Vote Campaign highlighting all the major points and mentions FairVote Chair John Anderson.

May 24th 2006
Democratizing the Legislature � Proportional Representation
California Chronicle

CA Sec. of State candidate Forrest Hill argues proportional voting would increase voter choice and legislative responsiveness. To get there, unrepresented groups across the spectrum must unite in their demand.

April 20th 2006
Do the Math -- Instant Voter Runoff Adds Up for APAs
The Cause Report

Article describing pernicious vote-splitting among Asian American candidates in California, and how instant runoff voting can remedy the problem.

February 7th 2006
Task force to look at instant runoffs
San Diego Union Tribune

The San Diego City Council unanimously approved creating a citizens task force to look at ways to make it easier to vote in the city. The 10-member panel will investigate the use of IRV, among other reforms.

February 5th 2006
Ranked voting: Less money, more turnout
San Francisco Examiner

FairVote's California representative Christopher Jerdonek co-authored this piece highlighting how San Francisco's use of IRV was highly successful, having increased turnout markedly.

January 27th 2006
Lawmakers promote 'citizens assembly' for California
San Francisco Chronicle

A bipartisan team of state Assemblymen take on the CA legislature, sponsoring an amendment to call a Citizens Assembly on election reform, based on FairVote's model legislation and may spotlight voting system reform.

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