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NY State Assemblyman Mosley Shares Support for Instant Runoff Voting (IRV)

Sarah Hill | Aug. 2, 2018 After two-weeks of NYC Charter Revision Commission hearings and New York testimonies in support of instant runoff voting (IRV)—as well as other democracy reforms—NY State Assemblyman Walter T. Mosley shared a statement of support for the electoral reform as well. The Assemblyman cites cost saving and voter participation as … Continue reading NY State Assemblyman Mosley Shares Support for Instant Runoff Voting (IRV)

New FV video promotes instant runoff voting in NYC

FairVote Staff | July 10, 2018 We released a video today promoting instant runoff voting (“IRV”, also known as ranked choice voting), explaining its rising prominence in the New York City political landscape. This comes as the Mayoral Charter Revision Commission has concluded a round of public hearings in each borough as well as sessions … Continue reading New FV video promotes instant runoff voting in NYC

City officials call for instant runoff voting in New York

RICH ROBINSON | MAY 02, 2018 At a press conference on the steps of City Hall, several New York City officials called on the Mayoral Charter Revision Commission to implement “instant runoff voting” (IRV, also known as ranked choice voting) for municipal elections. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, Public Advocate Letitia James, Comptroller Scott Stringer and … Continue reading City officials call for instant runoff voting in New York