The effort in Georgia to implement majority rule reform: the instant runoff. This simple change to our voting system requires the winner of an election to earn 50% of the vote. Voters get to rank their candidates, ending the talk of 'spoilers' or 'wasted votes.' If no one gets a majority of first place votes (a president hasn't done that since the 1980s), the losing candidate is eliminated, and like a runoff election, his supporters choose their second-choice candidate. This process of instant runoffs continues until one candidate earns a majority. Used in Ireland and Australia, the instant runoff will avoid the chaos of the 2000 presidential election and ensure our elected officials have the broadest amount of support.
Can anyone help start planning an IRV rally in Atlanta? I know some people who can probably show up and help. I can send you lots of flyers and T-shirts for
Action to Take on Ranked Absentee Ballots Earlier this month, Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee signed legislation providing for overseas military voters to
Jerry, welcome to the list. There were last time I checked just a few people on this list--including I believe Hugh Esco of Ga. Green Party. Georgia's Greens
Is this list still active? I recently became aware of IRV, and after some research, I am now an activist/supporter. I will be spreading the word, and hope that