Articles
31 - 40 of 657 results
-
A better election system
- Posted: October 19, 2009
- Author(s): Douglas J. Amy
- Publication: Lowell Sun
- Categories: Fair Voting/Proportional Representation, FairVote
Election expert Doug Amy explains how choice voting can "inject new blood" into the elections of Lowell (MA), and give voters a greater incentive to participate. -
RCV: System results in more candidates
- Posted: October 18, 2009
- Author(s): Susan Eidenschink
- Publication: The News Tribune
- Categories: Ranked Choice Voting, Fair Voting/Proportional Representation, FairVote
Susan Eidenschink thinks that RCV should continue to be used in Washington. -
Pierce County voters should keep ranked-choice voting
- Posted: October 18, 2009
- Publication: The Seattle Times
- Categories: Ranked Choice Voting, Fair Voting/Proportional Representation, FairVote
The Seattle Times recommends a No vote on Pierce County Charter Amendment 3, which would repeal ranked-choice voting. -
St. Paul will cast vote on instant-runoff elections
- Posted: October 18, 2009
- Author(s): Chris Havens
- Publication: Star Tribune
- Categories: Ranked Choice Voting, Fair Voting/Proportional Representation, FairVote
On November third, St. Paul citizens will cast their ballots to decide whether IRV will be used in their city council and school board. But there has been some resistance from elected officials. -
Voters to vote on how they voted
- Posted: October 18, 2009
- Author(s): Curtis Wackerle
- Publication: Aspen Daily News
- Categories: Ranked Choice Voting, Fair Voting/Proportional Representation, FairVote
Aspen has been using IRV since 2005, since the may 2007 election the local government will put out a poll to decide whether to go back to the old voting system or tweak the current one. -
Reforming runoffs could boost turnout
- Posted: October 18, 2009
- Author(s): Erik Engquist and Daniel Massey
- Publication: Crain's New York Business
- Categories: Ranked Choice Voting, Fair Voting/Proportional Representation, FairVote
State Sen. Liz Krueger says instant runoff voting would reduce spending, negative campaigning and boost turnout. -
Campaign begins for Instant Runoff Voting
- Posted: October 17, 2009
- Author(s): Heather J. Carlson
- Publication: Post-Bulletin
- Categories: Ranked Choice Voting, Fair Voting/Proportional Representation, FairVote
A Rochester City Council member is urging other city officials to consider changing how votes are cast within the city. -
Haven't Detroit voters spoken enough?
- Posted: October 16, 2009
- Author(s): Brian Dickerson
- Publication: Livingston Daily
- Categories: Ranked Choice Voting, Fair Voting/Proportional Representation, FairVote
In Detroit, there have been three mayors in the past two years and the current one has come under scrutiny. Perhaps a system like instant runoff voting will help bring political stability to motor city. -
IRV offers new strategies for Minneapolis candidates
- Posted: October 16, 2009
- Author(s): Brandt Williams
- Publication: MPR News
- Categories: Ranked Choice Voting, Fair Voting/Proportional Representation, FairVote
In Minneapolis, IRV has been introduced and the candidates and the supporters are already noticing a difference. -
Instant runoff voting will save money but not raise turnout
- Posted: October 15, 2009
- Author(s): Lynne Serpe
- Publication: YourNabe.com
- Categories: Ranked Choice Voting, Fair Voting/Proportional Representation, FairVote
Candidate Lynne Serpe of New York's 22nd district wants the city to use IRV because it will make elections more democratic.