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New Instant-Runoff Voting Could Factor in 22 Minneapolis Races
- Posted: July 22, 2009
- Author(s): Chris Steller
- Publication: The Minnesota Independent
- Categories: Instant Runoff Voting, FairVote
The new implementation of IRV for Minneapolis city elections has led to a significant increase in the number of candidates running in city elections. . Chris Steller looks at possible pros and cons that IRV might bring to the table. -
Instant Runoff Voting Could Lead to Big Savings for Cities, Counties
- Posted: July 22, 2009
- Author(s): Andrew Carico
- Publication: PublicCEO
- Categories: Instant Runoff Voting, FairVote
AB 1121, a bill allowing for IRV to be used in California's local elections, can save jurisdictions money in challenging economic times. -
New Instant-Runoff Voting Could Factor in 22 Minneapolis Races
- Posted: July 22, 2009
- Author(s): Chris Steller
- Publication: The Minnesota Independent
- Categories: Instant Runoff Voting, FairVote
The new implementation of IRV for Minneapolis city elections has led to a significant increase in the number of candidates running in city elections. . Chris Steller looks at possible pros and cons that IRV might bring to the table. -
Looking Abroad For Answers On Voter Registration
- Posted: July 20, 2009
- Author(s): Eliza Newlin Carney
- Publication: National Journal
- Categories: Universal Voter Registration, FairVote
Recent studies by the Brennan Center and U.S. PIRG show the need for universal voter registration in the U.S. -
Ranked voting and rank politics
- Posted: July 19, 2009
- Author(s): Paul Jacob
- Publication: Townhall
- Categories: FairVote
Paul Jacob explains why Washington voters would be foolhardy to repeal their newly implemented IRV system.
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San Leandro considers instant-runoff voting for municipal elections
- Posted: July 16, 2009
- Author(s): Karen Holzmeister
- Publication: The Oakland Tribune
- Categories: Instant Runoff Voting, FairVote
The city of San Leandro, a suburb of Oakland, is considering adopting the use of IRV for city elections. -
Albatross of U.S. democracy
- Posted: July 13, 2009
- Author(s): Fran Quigley
- Publication: Indianapolis Star
- Categories: FairVote
FairVote research is cited in support of the National Popular Vote plan in Indiana, because "every vote cast for president should be equally important and equally coveted, whether it originates in California, Connecticut or Crawfordsville." -
Winner-take-all can elect a second-place president
- Posted: July 9, 2009
- Author(s): John R. Koza
- Publication: San Diego Union-Tribune
- Categories: National Popular Vote, FairVote
The founder of National Popular Vote lays out the shortcomings and injustices of the Electoral College system, and shows why the National Popular Vote plan is the right solution. -
It's Time to Bring Majority Rule to the American Election Process
- Posted: July 5, 2009
- Author(s): Blair Bobier
- Publication: Richmond Times-Dispatch
- Categories: Instant Runoff Voting, FairVote
The results of Virginia's recent Democratic gubernatorial primary illustrate how winner-take-all elections can produce winners who don't receive the majority of the vote. IRV ensures election winners have majority support. -
It's Time to Bring Majority Rule to the American Election Process
- Posted: July 5, 2009
- Author(s): Blair Bobier
- Publication: Richmond Times-Dispatch
- Categories: Instant Runoff Voting, FairVote
The results of Virginia's recent Democratic gubernatorial primary illustrate how winner-take-all elections can produce winners who don't receive the majority of the vote. IRV ensures election winners have majority support.