February 17th 2003
How your vote could count
St. Albans Messanger
Markowitz, Vermont's Secretary of State, writes about the ineffecient and undemocratic way the state picks its public officials and calls for instant runoff voting.February 17th 2003
Jean-Baptiste Signs By-Laws into Amendment
The Duke Chronicle
If the plan to implement instant runoff voting in Duke University does not go as planned, Duke has a back-up plan.February 16th 2003
Primary runoffs may come back
Florida News Outlet
Florida legislators debate instant runoff voting but worry of the confusion it may cause.February 10th 2003
Right ballot move
Fresno Bee
Instant runoff voting is recommended in Fresno to increase voter turnout and election efficiency.February 3rd 2003
Senate Schooled in Proposed Voting System
ASUCD Senate members take time to hear a 20-minute presentation by supporters of the Choice Voting System.February 1st 2003
Is it time for runoff voting?
Hampshire Gazette
Mary Carey describes the basic principles of instant runoff voting (IRV) that is promoted by Steven Hill, a co-founder of Fairvote, in his book "Fixing Elections: The Failure of America's Winner Take All Politics"January 26th 2003
INSTANT RUNOFF VOTING PROPOSED AT UCD
The Green Party at UC Davis proposes choice voting for student ballot.January 24th 2003
Instant Runoff Voting for Oxford University Chancellor Election
London Times
Instant runoff voting (IRV) is a popular system in the United Kingdom, where it is usually known as "the alternative vote." On March 14-15, more than 50,000 members of the Oxford University community are expected to vote under IRV rules to elect theiJanuary 20th 2003
Legislator's proposal: Vote for a first choice - and a second
Scott County Virginia Star
The Virginia state legislator who introduced a bill for instant runoff voting (IRV) is quoted discussing the merits of the majorian system.January 17th 2003
What democracy votes like: Could a new way of voting save our system?
LA Weekly
Article about California movement to adopt instant runoff voting and full representation.January 17th 2003
What democracy votes like: Could a new way of voting save our system?
LA Weekly
There is a growing number of activists who promote instant runoff voting (IRV) in California, which would eliminate spoiler problem and create more representative democracy.January 16th 2003
Editorial Runoff voting system would improve UCSD
The UCSD Guardian
Editorial advocating instant runoff voting for student government elections.January 6th 2003
New group seeks impact on wide range of issues: Sprawl, constitutional reform among topics
The issues on the Citizens for Responsible Government's agenda in Alabama include instant runoff voting.January 3rd 2003
'Instant runoff voting' would promote democracy in state
New Haven Register
The use of instant runoff voting (IRV) can promote democracy in primaries and general elections within Connecticut states Jeffry Larson.December 30th 2002
Maine: Instant Runoff Voting Lets Democracy Thrive
The Bangor News
Commentary in favor of IRV as a solution to the spoiler problem.December 25th 2002
Bye, December runoffs
The Bay Guardian
FairVote's Steven Hill reports that San Francisco will begin using instant-runoff voting to elect local officials from November 2003December 19th 2002
Utah's Attorney General Endorses IRV
Utah's Attorney General, Mark Shurtleff, releases a statement of support for instant runoff voting (IRV) as it produces majority winners and does not seem to confuse voters.December 18th 2002
The case for runoffs
St. Petersburg Times
This editorial extols the potential of instant runoff voting (IRV) to take over the function of the suspended runoff elections in Florida and ensure majorian victories and moderate candidates.December 18th 2002
The case for runoffs
St. Petersburg TimesDecember 17th 2002
Groups still calling for instant runoff
Associated Press
The Voter's Choice Coalition, including the League of Women Voters, is demanding the introduction of instant runoff voting (IRV) to address the fact recent winners for governor and lt. governor did not receive a majority of the popular vote.December 17th 2002
Group states case for instant runoff
Rutland HeraldDecember 17th 2002
Duluth voters might elect next mayor in a new way
Duluth News Tribune
Leaders in Duluth discuss the potential for an instant-runoff election to determine their next mayoral race, thereby allowing an increasing number of candidates to enter the race.December 16th 2002
Election Reform Group Pushes Again for New Voting System
WCAX-TV Burlington, VT
Vermonters petition for instant runoff voting (IRV) to remedy the fact the legislature chooses the governor and lieutenant governor when no candidate has a majority.December 14th 2002
Let voters express will through instant runoffs
Palm Beach PostDecember 11th 2002
Goodbye to December runoffs
San Francisco Examiner
Steven Hill extols the advantages of San Francisco's recent decision to adopt instant runoff voting (IRV), including: no costly, low-turnout runoff elections and less negative ad campaigning.December 10th 2002
Fuller, Fairer Elections? How? The 'instant runoff' promotes majority rule, voter turnout
Christian Science MonitorDecember 10th 2002
Proposed Voting System is Exercise in Free Speech
Metrowest Daily News
Former Massachusetts Green party gubernatorial candidate Jill Stein argues for instant runoff voting (IRV) as her own campaign was squashed by fear of the spoiler effect.December 6th 2002
Petition for new campus election methods finished
UC Davis' Green Party submitted a petition to the student governing body to implement instant runoff voting and proportional representation for student elections.November 30th 2002
Letters
Los Angeles Times
Instant runoff voting (IRV), better than using open primaries or limiting the choice in elections to two candidates, would allow more participation in elections for voters.November 29th 2002
Election Day replay poses avoidable problems
USA Today
Instant runoff voting (IRV) is posed as an alternative to costly runoffs in Louisianna, that still ensures candidates will have to get a majority of the vote to win.[ Previous ] [ Next ]
How your vote could count
St. Albans Messanger
Markowitz, Vermont's Secretary of State, writes about the ineffecient and undemocratic way the state picks its public officials and calls for instant runoff voting.February 17th 2003
Jean-Baptiste Signs By-Laws into Amendment
The Duke Chronicle
If the plan to implement instant runoff voting in Duke University does not go as planned, Duke has a back-up plan.February 16th 2003
Primary runoffs may come back
Florida News Outlet
Florida legislators debate instant runoff voting but worry of the confusion it may cause.February 10th 2003
Right ballot move
Fresno Bee
Instant runoff voting is recommended in Fresno to increase voter turnout and election efficiency.February 3rd 2003
Senate Schooled in Proposed Voting System
ASUCD Senate members take time to hear a 20-minute presentation by supporters of the Choice Voting System.February 1st 2003
Is it time for runoff voting?
Hampshire Gazette
Mary Carey describes the basic principles of instant runoff voting (IRV) that is promoted by Steven Hill, a co-founder of Fairvote, in his book "Fixing Elections: The Failure of America's Winner Take All Politics"January 26th 2003
INSTANT RUNOFF VOTING PROPOSED AT UCD
The Green Party at UC Davis proposes choice voting for student ballot.January 24th 2003
Instant Runoff Voting for Oxford University Chancellor Election
London Times
Instant runoff voting (IRV) is a popular system in the United Kingdom, where it is usually known as "the alternative vote." On March 14-15, more than 50,000 members of the Oxford University community are expected to vote under IRV rules to elect theiJanuary 20th 2003
Legislator's proposal: Vote for a first choice - and a second
Scott County Virginia Star
The Virginia state legislator who introduced a bill for instant runoff voting (IRV) is quoted discussing the merits of the majorian system.January 17th 2003
What democracy votes like: Could a new way of voting save our system?
LA Weekly
Article about California movement to adopt instant runoff voting and full representation.January 17th 2003
What democracy votes like: Could a new way of voting save our system?
LA Weekly
There is a growing number of activists who promote instant runoff voting (IRV) in California, which would eliminate spoiler problem and create more representative democracy.January 16th 2003
Editorial Runoff voting system would improve UCSD
The UCSD Guardian
Editorial advocating instant runoff voting for student government elections.January 6th 2003
New group seeks impact on wide range of issues: Sprawl, constitutional reform among topics
The issues on the Citizens for Responsible Government's agenda in Alabama include instant runoff voting.January 3rd 2003
'Instant runoff voting' would promote democracy in state
New Haven Register
The use of instant runoff voting (IRV) can promote democracy in primaries and general elections within Connecticut states Jeffry Larson.December 30th 2002
Maine: Instant Runoff Voting Lets Democracy Thrive
The Bangor News
Commentary in favor of IRV as a solution to the spoiler problem.December 25th 2002
Bye, December runoffs
The Bay Guardian
FairVote's Steven Hill reports that San Francisco will begin using instant-runoff voting to elect local officials from November 2003December 19th 2002
Utah's Attorney General Endorses IRV
Utah's Attorney General, Mark Shurtleff, releases a statement of support for instant runoff voting (IRV) as it produces majority winners and does not seem to confuse voters.December 18th 2002
The case for runoffs
St. Petersburg Times
This editorial extols the potential of instant runoff voting (IRV) to take over the function of the suspended runoff elections in Florida and ensure majorian victories and moderate candidates.December 18th 2002
The case for runoffs
St. Petersburg TimesDecember 17th 2002
Groups still calling for instant runoff
Associated Press
The Voter's Choice Coalition, including the League of Women Voters, is demanding the introduction of instant runoff voting (IRV) to address the fact recent winners for governor and lt. governor did not receive a majority of the popular vote.December 17th 2002
Group states case for instant runoff
Rutland HeraldDecember 17th 2002
Duluth voters might elect next mayor in a new way
Duluth News Tribune
Leaders in Duluth discuss the potential for an instant-runoff election to determine their next mayoral race, thereby allowing an increasing number of candidates to enter the race.December 16th 2002
Election Reform Group Pushes Again for New Voting System
WCAX-TV Burlington, VT
Vermonters petition for instant runoff voting (IRV) to remedy the fact the legislature chooses the governor and lieutenant governor when no candidate has a majority.December 14th 2002
Let voters express will through instant runoffs
Palm Beach PostDecember 11th 2002
Goodbye to December runoffs
San Francisco Examiner
Steven Hill extols the advantages of San Francisco's recent decision to adopt instant runoff voting (IRV), including: no costly, low-turnout runoff elections and less negative ad campaigning.December 10th 2002
Fuller, Fairer Elections? How? The 'instant runoff' promotes majority rule, voter turnout
Christian Science MonitorDecember 10th 2002
Proposed Voting System is Exercise in Free Speech
Metrowest Daily News
Former Massachusetts Green party gubernatorial candidate Jill Stein argues for instant runoff voting (IRV) as her own campaign was squashed by fear of the spoiler effect.December 6th 2002
Petition for new campus election methods finished
UC Davis' Green Party submitted a petition to the student governing body to implement instant runoff voting and proportional representation for student elections.November 30th 2002
Letters
Los Angeles Times
Instant runoff voting (IRV), better than using open primaries or limiting the choice in elections to two candidates, would allow more participation in elections for voters.November 29th 2002
Election Day replay poses avoidable problems
USA Today
Instant runoff voting (IRV) is posed as an alternative to costly runoffs in Louisianna, that still ensures candidates will have to get a majority of the vote to win.[ Previous ] [ Next ]
