March 1st 2009Burlington Politics More Civil These DaysWCAX News
Report on how Burlington politics has gotten more civil over the years cites instant runoff voting as a reason why.
March 1st 2009Instant runoff likely in BurlingtonBurlington Free Press
Article breaking down the competitive race to be Burlington's next Mayor, and why it is likely to go to instant runoff voting.
March 1st 2009A local twist to the vacancy dilemmaTakoma Voice
FairVote Democracy Fellow Erik Connell explains why neither appointments nor having two elections are good ideas for vacancy elections. He offers instant runoff voting as the most sensible solution.
February 27th 2009SA election garners record turnoutRice Thresher
Article about Rice University's February 2009 student elections, which were done using instant runoff voting. Turnout was the highest in over two decades.
February 26th 2009Senate Passes Bill Giving the District a House VoteThe Washington Post
The U.S. Senate passed the DC House Voting Rights Act, but attached an amendment that would eliminate most of the District's gun control laws.
February 26th 2009Five ways to fix City HallSacramento News & Review
Article on ideas to reform Sacramento City Council and Mayoral offices where City Councilwoman Lauren Hammond advocates for instant runoff voting.
February 25th 2009Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About IRV � But Didn't Know How to AskSeven Days
Ken Picard explains how instant runoff voting works, as well as the benefits of using the system.
February 25th 2009More economical solution to costly special electionGazette
FairVote Democracy Fellow Erik Connell details the pitfalls of runoff elections: cost and low turnout. He advocates instant runoff voting as the solution to these problems.
February 24th 2009CCSC Plans Election ReformsColumbia Spectator
The Columbia College Student Council is set to approve instant runoff voting for student elections.
February 24th 2009Drive to enfranchise DC clears Senate hurdle Associated Press
The U.S. Senate votes 62-34 to move the DC House Voting Rights Act forward.
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