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I am not sure that it would effectively be different than the system we
currently have, considering the struggles we already have with voter
burnout and disengagement. Sure, some people will be more engaged in such a
system, but I think that as many would simply not bother after the initial
vote.
Terri Hyle
From: "Arlene Prosen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Craig Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,"WOD" <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Winona] Instant Runnoff Voting
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:59:45 -0500
[Winona Online Democracy]
Seems to be an economical and efficient idea that's worthy of
consideration.
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From: Craig Brooks
To: WOD
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 1:45 PM
Subject: [Winona] Instant Runnoff Voting
[Winona Online Democracy]
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St. Paul is close to finalizing Instant Runoff Voting for local
elections. Support is out there in the Twin Cities media.
This sure seems like a way to give power back to the voters and not in
the hands of the Parties.
What do you think? Is this something that would work here for School
Board, City Council and County Board?
Minneapolis already approved it.
"The tone of campaigns would likely change for the better if candidates
were angling to be not only the first choice of their own backers, but also
the second choice of someone else's. The willingness of voters to back new
candidates would likely increase if those voters could also redirect their
votes to their second choices. Wider political diversity ought to be the
result. "
Craig Brooks
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