Why use IRV?

Instant runoff voting (IRV) allows voters to vote their hopes instead of their fears by ranking candidates in order of preference without worrying about spoiler dynamics or wasted votes. It also can avoid the expense of runoff elections and the distorting effects of low-turnout primaries. Read on for more information:

Four Ways to Adopt Instant Runoff Voting

Replace Plurality Elections
Replace Runoff Elections
Replace Primary Elections
Ballots for Military and Overseas Voters

IRV Helps Minimize the Spoiler Effect

IRV helps minimize the spoiler effect by allowing voters to select a candidate they truly prefer without worrying that they are "wasting" their vote on a longshot candidate. The following brief video explains this benefit:

Who Has Backed IRV?

• President Barack Obama [Legislation]
• U.S. Sen. John McCain (AZ) [Audio]
• U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (VT)
• Former Gov. Howard Dean (VT) [Video]
• Former U.S. Rep. John Porter (IL) [Statement]
• League of Women Voters in the following states: Arizona, California, Florida,, Massachusetts, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Vermont and Washington.