I'm not sure about this email list, but there's a lot going on in general on election reform. See www.fairvote.org Maybe this is a good time for people on the...
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Jeffrey O'Neill
jeff_c_o
Oct 12, 2003 6:06 pm
Dear Maryland Voting Reform Activists, I am a law student and a summer legal intern with the Center for Voting and Democracy. One of my projects this summer...
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Dan Johnson-Weinberger
midwestdemoc...
Oct 12, 2003 6:06 pm
Save the date and plan to bring friends and allies -- we're having a big D.C. democracy conference November 22 and 23. www.democracyusa.org ... wrote: ...
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Gavin Elder
gavinelder
Nov 11, 2004 8:05 am
Greetings all, I am a brand new member and wanted to say hi. After the dismal results of this election, I realized that it is time for a big change. I didn't...
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states_4irv
Oct 7, 2005 1:37 pm
It takes a lot longer to put something on the ballot in CA, but that is what the announcement implies. Howard Dean could this as a rallying point to question...
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states_4irv
Oct 7, 2005 1:39 pm
There is a lot going on in other states, much of which is the main IRV egroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/instantrunoff/messages the newest and most active...
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Dan Johnson-Weinberger
midwestdemoc...
Oct 7, 2005 9:24 pm
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states_4irv
Oct 8, 2005 2:22 pm
This could be our big chance to make IRV the #2 national issue, but there is only a month to campaign- what a challenge. Back in '04, what was really missing...
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jimdorenkott2
Oct 11, 2005 6:17 am
Observing that Kevin Zeese will probably run a very strong race for the US Senate and possible beat the democrat or spoil it I looked at the Md legislature and...
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states_4irv
Oct 11, 2005 5:12 pm
So I understand you want legislature to approve an amendment to take in effect by Nov. 06? If Kevin Zeese is an independant, the democrats I know would ...
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jimdorenkott2
Oct 12, 2005 3:18 am
It might be better strategically to wait until after the November election in Takoma Pk to raise the issue. I see the legislature is closed now anyhow acc to...
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states_4irv
Oct 13, 2005 5:25 am
I believe each state would be allowed to independently use IRV for fed offices, like Montana would have made its electors proportional if the dems had endorsed...
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states_4irv
Oct 13, 2005 5:44 am
The issue I generally see glossed over is the effect of better elections on voter turnout. It should be simple. Everyone wants higher local turnout so that ...
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states_4irv
Oct 14, 2005 8:06 am
It sounds like Kevin Zeese is in danger of splitting the progressive vote in '06. If he really wants the soldiers home, his best strategy could be to 1- push...
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Jim Dorenkott
jimdorenkott2
Oct 15, 2005 2:33 am
Yes, Kevin strongly supports IRV; he understands what is at stake. I still think the public campaign for it should start after the November ballot on Takoma...
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states_4irv
Oct 15, 2005 2:41 am
the main point is that he can get a lot of publicity for himself by organizing an IRV event in Takoma Park, especially since he already supports IRV. Then all...
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states_4irv
Oct 28, 2005 3:38 pm
OK There are plenty of shirts in NY now, I would like to get a lof of these to Takoma Park and the local candidates. There is a large variety of colors and...
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eric_finch_33
Nov 4, 2005 12:16 am
I was recently pointed toward this group. Governor Ehrlich has appointed a commision to suggest election reform for the state of Maryland. This url has an...
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IRV Alliance
irvalliance
Nov 15, 2005 4:37 pm
There have been a few published stories in Maryland about the Takoam Park victory. It would be really helpful for campaigns across the country if anyone can...
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IRV Alliance
irvalliance
Nov 16, 2005 10:45 am
On Nov 13, the NYT published an editorial that the voters should pay more attention to voting machines, but does mention IRV. This is a good time for the NYT...
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IRV Alliance
irvalliance
Nov 25, 2005 5:35 pm
I think IRV supporters can get huge new media in the next few weeks. The Iraq elections (Dec 15) and what to do next are getting coverage now. This is the...
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Jim Dorenkott
jimdorenkott2
Dec 21, 2005 4:12 pm
The Democratic legislature with a veto proof majority in both houses can pass IRV legislation. They need to include it in the omnibus electoral reform bill...
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IRV Alliance
irvalliance
Dec 21, 2005 9:37 pm
http://sfexaminer.com/articles/2005/12/21/opinion/20051221_op02_reader s.txt Ranked voting Your Dec. 16 report that local voters preferred ranked-choice voting...
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Jim Dorenkott
jimdorenkott2
Dec 25, 2005 1:15 am
Former President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and Green Party candidate who "lost" the mayoral race by 53-47 in a very hotly contested campaign...
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IRV Alliance
irvalliance
Jan 27, 2006 2:43 pm
This week there is a national conference on mayors in DC, and the "New Cities Project" is meeting today and Friday. (progressive mayors) More of these folks...
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Jim Dorenkott
jimdorenkott2
Jan 28, 2006 10:51 pm
PLEASE FORWARD C-SPAN to Cover Impeachment Forum C-SPAN has told us that they will be taping the impeachment forum organized by Democracy Rising and other...
Maryland dems need to know that Greens and other independents who want to vote their hopes are watching this: If you know people in Md ask them to lobby on...
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IRV Alliance
irvalliance
Feb 10, 2006 8:40 pm
OPED Vote System Gave Hamas Huge Victory February 8, 2006 Steven Hill ...
