IRV and the Status Quo

A look at the different ways instant runoff voting compares with more traditional and familiar voting systems.

IRV Versus Plurality Voting

Here is a look at instant runoff voting in the context of more traditional systems of plurality-based voting (also known as "first past the post") and other aspects of our electoral system as they exist today.

IRV Versus Alternative Reforms

Learn how IRV compares to alternative reforms including:

  • Approval voting and range voting
  • Other ranked voting systems (Borda and Condorcet)
  • Proportional voting systems