September 27th 2004
The Problem with Public Opinion Polls
Counter Punch
Public Opinion Polls questions should be constructed differently, and one of the methods which could be used is instant runoff voting (IRV).September 26th 2004
There can be no democracy with a two-party system
Maui News
A Hawaii candidate for State Senate extols instant runoff voting (IRV) as a way to strengthen democracy by offering more choice, and directs readers to FairVote for more information.September 22nd 2004
Spoiler Nader b-a-a-c-k
Bradenton Herald (FL)
Newspaper urges lawmakers to get to the heart of the spoiler problemSeptember 13th 2004
A call for more democracy
The News-Sentinel
FairVote's Chairman John B. Anderson explains how instant runoff voting will ease the spoiler problem in elections and allow voters to vote their true preferences.September 8th 2004
A better way to settle primaries
Star News OnlineSeptember 7th 2004
Election Reform Takes a Step in San Francisco
Newsdesk.org
Supporters of instant runoff voting (IRV) in San Fransisco are eager to see how it will be received. Steven Hill hopes its success will lead to IRV on the national level.August 28th 2004
Instant runoff voting needed
St. Paul Pioneer Press
If Ralph Nader wants to be more than a spoiler, he should campaign for instant runoff voting instead of for the presidency.August 26th 2004
City approves task force to look at alternative voting systems
Sun Newspapers
In recent years the city of Hopkins has had some elections where the winning candidate did not receive the majority of the vote. But the city is investigating options that would ensure that won't continue to happen.August 23rd 2004
San Francisco Adopts Instant Runoff Elections
NPR
FairVote's Rob Richie speaks in a radio news report on the adoption of Instant Runoff Voting in San FranciscoAugust 19th 2004
Wilmont Opts for Instant Runoff Voting
Santa Monica MirrorAugust 16th 2004
Second Place Can Win
Bangor Daily News
Newspaper argues for IRV, against spoiler problemAugust 15th 2004
Our View: Primary runoff system needed
The Steamboat PilotAugust 13th 2004
Let's be sure winners always get more than half the vote
Portland Press Herald
Instant runoff voting is discussed as a potential fix to the spoiler problem created in elections where a third party candidate runs.August 11th 2004
The Global Spread of Preferential Voting:
Australian Journal of Political ScienceAugust 10th 2004
'Ranked' vote gets fanciful scenarios
San Francisco Chronicle
Watchers of San Francisco's political scene predict some unusual behavior to accompany the introduction of ranked-choice voting in NovemberAugust 4th 2004
The Dismal Runoff Showing
Macon TelegraphJuly 26th 2004
Are Political Conventions Necessary?
Syndicated ColumnJuly 26th 2004
OK, how about no primary? Lawyer pushes instant runoff election
Seattle Post-IntelligencerJuly 24th 2004
Detergent for Political Dirty Tricks
Portland OregonianJuly 23rd 2004
Prominent Progressives Make
Common Dreams
Leading progressive voices endorse IRV as part of our 2004 electoral strategy: Tom Hayden, Daniel Ellsberg, Peter Coyote, Medea Benjamin and Michael Lerner among group signing onto statement endorsing IRV for national elections.July 14th 2004
IRV is on:
San Francisco Bay Guardian
San Francisco elections officials ready to implement ranked-choice voting this fall - after voters demanded it - changing the dynamics of supervisorial campaigns in both positive and uncertain ways.July 12th 2004
De-spoiling the Election
The Nation
FairVote analyst Steven Hill and Executive Director Rob Richie cite IRV to prevent the spoiler problem in presidential electionsJuly 11th 2004
Group unveils I-318 for instant runoff elections
Scott Gutierrez
FairVote founder Rob Richie is quoted regarding the benefits of instant runoff voting (IRV). The state of Washington currently has an IRV intiative on the ballot.July 4th 2004
Looking for real equality in presidential elections
Fort Worth Star Telegram
FairVote's Rob Richie and Steven Hill propose instant runoff voting as the solution to the spoiler problem inherent in American elections.July 1st 2004
Turnout Breaks Record
Mobile Register
FairVote's Rob Richie is quoted on the benefits of instant runoff voting (IRV)which include greater efficiency, greater participation and lower costs.June 27th 2004
Instant runoff better serves voters, taxpayers
The Myrtle Beach Sun News
FairVote's Rob Richie prescribes instant runoff voting for South Carolina's problems with expensive runoff elections.June 12th 2004
Narrow Victory for Mayor Who Returned to the Fold
The GuardianMay 27th 2004
Spoilers are so pass�
Miami New Times
The spoiler effect and minority rule can only be dealt with if the U.S. begins to adopt the system of instant runoff voting.May 16th 2004
An instant improvement
Provo Daily Herald
An editorial that praises IRV as a system that will represent individual voters opinions betterMay 11th 2004
GOP outcome is no tilt to the right
Salt Lake Tribune
Analysts agree that moderates won out in Utah's IRV elections.[ Previous ] [ Next ]
The Problem with Public Opinion Polls
Counter Punch
Public Opinion Polls questions should be constructed differently, and one of the methods which could be used is instant runoff voting (IRV).September 26th 2004
There can be no democracy with a two-party system
Maui News
A Hawaii candidate for State Senate extols instant runoff voting (IRV) as a way to strengthen democracy by offering more choice, and directs readers to FairVote for more information.September 22nd 2004
Spoiler Nader b-a-a-c-k
Bradenton Herald (FL)
Newspaper urges lawmakers to get to the heart of the spoiler problemSeptember 13th 2004
A call for more democracy
The News-Sentinel
FairVote's Chairman John B. Anderson explains how instant runoff voting will ease the spoiler problem in elections and allow voters to vote their true preferences.September 8th 2004
A better way to settle primaries
Star News OnlineSeptember 7th 2004
Election Reform Takes a Step in San Francisco
Newsdesk.org
Supporters of instant runoff voting (IRV) in San Fransisco are eager to see how it will be received. Steven Hill hopes its success will lead to IRV on the national level.August 28th 2004
Instant runoff voting needed
St. Paul Pioneer Press
If Ralph Nader wants to be more than a spoiler, he should campaign for instant runoff voting instead of for the presidency.August 26th 2004
City approves task force to look at alternative voting systems
Sun Newspapers
In recent years the city of Hopkins has had some elections where the winning candidate did not receive the majority of the vote. But the city is investigating options that would ensure that won't continue to happen.August 23rd 2004
San Francisco Adopts Instant Runoff Elections
NPR
FairVote's Rob Richie speaks in a radio news report on the adoption of Instant Runoff Voting in San FranciscoAugust 19th 2004
Wilmont Opts for Instant Runoff Voting
Santa Monica MirrorAugust 16th 2004
Second Place Can Win
Bangor Daily News
Newspaper argues for IRV, against spoiler problemAugust 15th 2004
Our View: Primary runoff system needed
The Steamboat PilotAugust 13th 2004
Let's be sure winners always get more than half the vote
Portland Press Herald
Instant runoff voting is discussed as a potential fix to the spoiler problem created in elections where a third party candidate runs.August 11th 2004
The Global Spread of Preferential Voting:
Australian Journal of Political ScienceAugust 10th 2004
'Ranked' vote gets fanciful scenarios
San Francisco Chronicle
Watchers of San Francisco's political scene predict some unusual behavior to accompany the introduction of ranked-choice voting in NovemberAugust 4th 2004
The Dismal Runoff Showing
Macon TelegraphJuly 26th 2004
Are Political Conventions Necessary?
Syndicated ColumnJuly 26th 2004
OK, how about no primary? Lawyer pushes instant runoff election
Seattle Post-IntelligencerJuly 24th 2004
Detergent for Political Dirty Tricks
Portland OregonianJuly 23rd 2004
Prominent Progressives Make
Common Dreams
Leading progressive voices endorse IRV as part of our 2004 electoral strategy: Tom Hayden, Daniel Ellsberg, Peter Coyote, Medea Benjamin and Michael Lerner among group signing onto statement endorsing IRV for national elections.July 14th 2004
IRV is on:
San Francisco Bay Guardian
San Francisco elections officials ready to implement ranked-choice voting this fall - after voters demanded it - changing the dynamics of supervisorial campaigns in both positive and uncertain ways.July 12th 2004
De-spoiling the Election
The Nation
FairVote analyst Steven Hill and Executive Director Rob Richie cite IRV to prevent the spoiler problem in presidential electionsJuly 11th 2004
Group unveils I-318 for instant runoff elections
Scott Gutierrez
FairVote founder Rob Richie is quoted regarding the benefits of instant runoff voting (IRV). The state of Washington currently has an IRV intiative on the ballot.July 4th 2004
Looking for real equality in presidential elections
Fort Worth Star Telegram
FairVote's Rob Richie and Steven Hill propose instant runoff voting as the solution to the spoiler problem inherent in American elections.July 1st 2004
Turnout Breaks Record
Mobile Register
FairVote's Rob Richie is quoted on the benefits of instant runoff voting (IRV)which include greater efficiency, greater participation and lower costs.June 27th 2004
Instant runoff better serves voters, taxpayers
The Myrtle Beach Sun News
FairVote's Rob Richie prescribes instant runoff voting for South Carolina's problems with expensive runoff elections.June 12th 2004
Narrow Victory for Mayor Who Returned to the Fold
The GuardianMay 27th 2004
Spoilers are so pass�
Miami New Times
The spoiler effect and minority rule can only be dealt with if the U.S. begins to adopt the system of instant runoff voting.May 16th 2004
An instant improvement
Provo Daily Herald
An editorial that praises IRV as a system that will represent individual voters opinions betterMay 11th 2004
GOP outcome is no tilt to the right
Salt Lake Tribune
Analysts agree that moderates won out in Utah's IRV elections.[ Previous ] [ Next ]
