July 22nd 2002
Initiative creates odd allies

How Alaska's instant runoff voting initiative brought allies together from opposite ends of the political spectrum.

July 19th 2002
Ballot measure could change way Alaska elects officials
Juneau Empire

On August 27th Alaska will vote on the introduction of the new system - instant runoff voting (IRV).

July 19th 2002
Galling Garst
Minneapolis Star-Tribune

This Minnesota newspaper supports the adoption of instant runoff voting (IRV) so that third party supporters can vote their conscience.

July 5th 2002
Instant runoff elections would guarantee majority votes
Portland Press Herald

With two-party politics in terminal decline, more and more candidates are being elected to high political office by far fewer than a majority of votes cast.

June 16th 2002
New voting method gains popularity:
The Olympian

Instant runoff voting (IRV) is being considered in various cities in order to prevent voters from "wasting" their votes.

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