IRV in the News
November 15th 2005
TOPIC OF THE DAY: Third-party influence
The Asbury Park Press

In this letter, Steve Welzer exposes spoiler problems in New Jersey and urges support for IRV.

November 14th 2005
Would runoff system be worthwhile here?
The Annapolis Capital

In an opinion story about IRV, The Annapolis Capital cites the recent victories in Takoma Park and urges Annapolis, MD to consider such reforms.

November 11th 2005
The promise of a majority count
The Takoma Park Gazette

On a ballot question, voters in Takoma Park, MD overwhelmingly approved looking into a new way of electing their city council and mayor with instant runoff voting. FairVote's Rob Richie quoted.

November 10th 2005
Cisneros, Ting win first elections
Bay Area Reporter

Instant runoff voting prompts San Francisco to move up its elections after IRV eliminated the need for a costly second round runoff. Also, Phil Ting wins as City Assessor with a majority and without splitting the Asian American vote between his oppon

November 9th 2005
Incumbent smiles match mayoral grin
San Francisco

In San Francisco, IRV may help Phil Ting be elected as Assessor-Recorder with a majority of support while not splitting the Asian American vote.

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