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We'll Take It'
- Posted: February 18, 2009
- Author(s): Editorial
- Publication: The New York Times
- Categories: D.C. Voting Rights, FairVote
The New York Times Editorial Board endorses the DC Voting Rights Act of 2009. -
OPINION: Connecticut is Ready for IRV
- Posted: February 17, 2009
- Author(s): Marilyn Mackay
- Publication: Lyme Times
- Categories: Ranked Choice Voting, FairVote
An Op-Ed piece in which Marilyn Mackay, of the League of Women Voters of Southeastern Connecticut, writes about how IRV would put Connecticut at the top of the charts when it comes to low-cost, democratic, fair, and equal opportunity elections. -
Pierce Council should let ranked-choice voting stand
- Posted: February 16, 2009
- Publication: Seattle Times
- Categories: Ranked Choice Voting, FairVote
Seattle Times editorial argues that Pierce County should keep instant runoff voting. -
Pierce Council should let ranked-choice voting stand
- Posted: February 16, 2009
- Publication: Seattle Times
- Categories: Ranked Choice Voting, FairVote
Seattle Times editorial argues that Pierce County should keep instant runoff voting. -
Ranked Choice Voting on Ballot Again in Pierce County
- Posted: February 13, 2009
- Author(s): Krist Novoselic
- Publication: Seattle Weekly
- Categories: Ranked Choice Voting, Fair Voting/Proportional Representation, FairVote
Krist Novoselic talks about the upcoming IRV ballot measure in Pierce County. -
Ranked choice and political shenanigans
- Posted: February 12, 2009
- Author(s): Ryan Blethen
- Publication: The Seattle Times
- Categories: Ranked Choice Voting, FairVote
Seattle Times writer Ryan Blethen disagrees with the Pierce County Council's decision to send an IRV repeal charter amendment to the voters. -
Instant runoff voting and the community colleges
- Posted: February 11, 2009
- Author(s): Robert Greene
- Publication: Los Angeles Times
- Categories: Ranked Choice Voting, FairVote
L.A. Times writer Robert Greene talks about IRV as a possible solution to costly runoffs in L.A. -
City ironing out details on instant runoff voting
- Posted: February 10, 2009
- Author(s): Curtis Wackerle
- Publication: Aspen Daily News
- Categories: Ranked Choice Voting, FairVote
Update on Aspen City Council's implementation of IRV for May elections. -
Rep wants U.S. Senate vacancies filled by election
- Posted: February 8, 2009
- Author(s): Jim Baron
- Publication: The Pawtucket Times
- Categories: FairVote
If the vacancy occurs after that, the seat will be filled during the November election that year. Matthew Sledge of the group Fair Vote RI told the committee that the bill "improves democracy." -
Election rule changes could save money, city clerk says
- Posted: February 7, 2009
- Author(s): Karen Holzmeister
- Publication: The Daily Review
- Categories: Ranked Choice Voting, FairVote
A San Leandro City Council committee recommended the use of IRV for city elections.